Lake County · lake · 68 acres
Waterford Lake
Waterford Lake is a lake in Lake County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
83°
64°
12 mph
75%
Sat
Rain
71°
66°
15 mph
78%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
58°
18 mph
27%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Potomac0.4 mi
- Lake Linden0.4 mi
- Hastings Lake0.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Sand Lake1.4 mi
- Hendrick Lake1.3 mi
- Crooked Lake1.3 mi
- Huntley Lake2.0 mi
- White Lake2.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Waterford Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Waterford Lake?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Waterford Lake?+
Waterford Lake is a lake in Lake County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.