Franklin County · reservoir · 159 acres
West Frankfort Reservoir
West Frankfort Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin 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
Overcast
87°
65°
10 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
13 mph
44%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
13 mph
32%
↘ 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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Old City Lake0.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- New City Lake1.3 mi
- West Frankfort City Lake1.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Stevens Creek2.5 mi
- Tilley Creek2.4 mi
- Thompsonville Lake5.3 mi
- Gatling Branch6.3 mi
- Lake Number 56.3 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.
West Frankfort Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Frankfort Reservoir?+
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 West Frankfort Reservoir?+
West Frankfort Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.