Fishing in
Carroll County
Carroll County, Illinois has 32 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
26 waters
Waters in Carroll County
- Apple Riverstream2× stocked
- Spring Lakelake2,865 ac
- West Hickory Lakelake925 ac
- Lake Carrollreservoir606 ac
- Horseshoe Lakelake117 ac
- Cheek Sloughlake34 ac
- Bowens Lakelake33 ac
- Misquakee Lakelake26 ac
- Lundy Lakelake14 ac
- Timber Lakereservoir8 ac
- Brickhouse Sloughgut
- Buffalo Lakelake
- Camp Creekstream
- Carroll Creekstream
- Dysons Lake (historical)lake
- Eagle Creekstream
- East Fork Creekstream
- East Johnson Creekstream
- East Plum Riverstream
- Edick Lakelake
- Goose Creekstream
- Hickory Sloughstream
- Middle Creekstream
- Millers Lakelake
- Otter Creekstream
- Plum Riverstream
- Potter Sloughgut
- Rush Creekstream
- Sand Creekstream
- Savanna Baybay
2 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Apple RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2026
- Apple RiverRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
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Carroll County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Carroll County, Illinois?+
Carroll County has 32 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Carroll County?+
Waters in Carroll County hold rainbow trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Carroll County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.