Fishing in
Coles County
Coles County, Illinois has 33 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
26 waters
Waters in Coles County
- Lake Oaklandreservoir5× stocked
- Lake Charlestonreservoir336 ac
- Lake Paradisereservoir174 ac
- Ridge Lakereservoir13 ac
- Lake Windermerereservoir8 ac
- Miller Lakereservoir5 ac
- Crabill Pondreservoir5 ac
- Glenwood Lakereservoir0 ac
- Brush Creekstream
- Bush Creekstream
- Buttermilk Ditchcanal
- Cassell Creekstream
- Donica Creekstream
- Dry Branchstream
- Dudley Branchstream
- East Branch Hurricane Creekstream
- Flat Branchstream
- Franklin Branchstream
- Greasy Creekstream
- Indian Creekstream
- Jakes Branchstream
- Kickapoo Creekstream
- Little Embarras Riverstream
- North Fork Indian Creekstream
- Polecat Creekstream
- Riley Creekstream
- South Fork Indian Creekstream
- Sweetwater Creekstream
- Temples Pondreservoir
- Union Drainage District Number 3canal
3 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake OaklandChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Lake OaklandChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Lake OaklandChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Lake OaklandChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
- Lake OaklandChannel CatfishJan 1, 2021
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Coles County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Coles County, Illinois?+
Coles County has 33 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Coles County?+
Waters in Coles County hold channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Coles County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.