Windsor Lake Fishing near Machesney Park, Illinois

Windsor Lake is a lake located just 1.3 miles from Machesney Park, in Winnebago County, in the state of Illinois, United States, near Loves Park, IL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including northern pike, muskie, carp, bullhead, crappie, catfish, bream/bluegill and largemouth bass here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Windsor Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "You can pretty easily catch small creek chubs at many places in this creek in the Seward Bluffs..." Grove Creek

  "Really nice spot for of road fishing. Many diff types of fish in there including catfish, trout,..." Mokeler Creek

  "The bridge is out, can not get through to the normal way of travel the boat docks. Catfish is great..." Pierce Lake