Fishing in
Calhoun County
Calhoun County, Illinois has 70 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
56 waters
Waters in Calhoun County
- Illinois Riverstream2× stocked
- Watson Lakelake354 ac
- Silver Lakelake271 ac
- Strator Pondlake178 ac
- Middle Sloughlake124 ac
- Royal Lakelake87 ac
- Chickahominy Lakelake50 ac
- Merida Lakelake48 ac
- Dolman Pondlake24 ac
- Emoritt Lakelake21 ac
- Pecan Lakelake18 ac
- Lamey Pondlake16 ac
- Sand Sloughlake15 ac
- Nelson Pondlake15 ac
- Hamilton Lakelake13 ac
- Goose Pasture Lakelake11 ac
- Stump Lakelake9 ac
- Byrd Pondlake4 ac
- Waverly Lakelake1 ac
- Bailey Lakelake
- Bay Creekstream
- Bell Pondlake
- Black Lakelake
- Bundy Lakelake
- Church Sloughgut
- Coon Lakelake
- Crater Creekstream
- Crooked Creekstream
- Dark Chutestream
- Dixon Pondlake
40 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Largemouth Bass1 waters
- Northern Pike1 waters
Latest stockings
- Illinois RiverNorthern PikeJan 1, 2025
- Illinois RiverLargemouth BassJan 1, 2023
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Calhoun County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Calhoun County, Illinois?+
Calhoun County has 70 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Calhoun County?+
Waters in Calhoun County hold largemouth bass and northern pike. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Calhoun County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.