The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bundy Lake
Calhoun County, Illinois · about 2,720 acres (4.3 sq mi)
59°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Bundy Lake
Bundy Lake spreads over about 2,720 acres in Calhoun County, Illinois.
From end to end it runs about 6.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 420 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Winfield, is about 8.2 miles west.
- Size
- About 2,720 acres (4.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 6.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 ft
- County
- Calhoun County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Illinois mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 59°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bundy Lake
- Winfieldabout 8.2 mi west
- Hardinabout 8.4 mi north
- Saint Petersabout 11 mi south
- Saint Charlesabout 11 mi south
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Questions about Bundy Lake
What fish are in Bundy Lake?
Lakes like Bundy Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bundy Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Bundy Lake?
About 2,720 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bundy Lake?
Winfield is about 8.2 miles west; Hardin is about 8.4 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Bundy Lake today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bundy Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
