McHenry County · reservoir · 698 acres
Wonder Lake
Wonder Lake is a reservoir in McHenry 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
83°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
79°
63°
11 mph
60%
Sat
Rain
69°
65°
20 mph
89%
→ 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
- Wold Lake3.8 mi
- Boone Creek4.1 mi
- McCullom Lake3.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- North Branch Nippersink Creek4.9 mi
- Dutch Creek5.7 mi
- Goose Pond8.3 mi
- West Branch North Branch Nippersink Creek8.6 mi
- Fox River Reservoir7.4 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.
Wonder Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wonder 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 Wonder Lake?+
Wonder Lake is a reservoir in McHenry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.