Stephenson County · reservoir · 23 acres
Willow Lake
Willow Lake is a reservoir in Stephenson 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
74°
65°
18 mph
82%
Sat
Rain
69°
63°
18 mph
62%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
60°
13 mph
1%
↘ 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
- Preston Creek1.2 mi
- Richland Creek2.5 mi
- Cedar Creek3.1 mi
- Crane Grove Creek4.8 mi
- Yellow Creek4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Brush Creek7.9 mi
- Silver Creek6.6 mi
- Waddams Creek7.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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.
Willow Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Willow 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 Willow Lake?+
Willow Lake is a reservoir in Stephenson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.