Edwards County · reservoir · 2 acres
West Salem New Reservoir
West Salem New Reservoir is a reservoir in Edwards 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
84°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
13 mph
27%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
18 mph
49%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- West Salem Reservoir0.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Harrison Lake0.8 mi
- Krajec Lake1.3 mi
- Crooked Creek3.7 mi
- Johnson Creek3.8 mi
- Little Bonpas Creek4.0 mi
- Simmons Creek4.4 mi
- Jordan Creek4.3 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 Salem New Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Salem New 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 Salem New Reservoir?+
West Salem New Reservoir is a reservoir in Edwards County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.