diff --git a/base/reflection.jl b/base/reflection.jl
index 90540aafaa426..6191ea4e031e7 100644
--- a/base/reflection.jl
+++ b/base/reflection.jl
@@ -256,6 +256,9 @@ end
 Construct a dictionary of the names (as symbols) and values of all local
 variables defined as of the call site.
 
+!!! compat "Julia 1.1"
+    This macro requires at least Julia 1.1.
+
 # Examples
 ```jldoctest
 julia> let x = 1, y = 2