Fishing in
Cumberland County
Cumberland County, Illinois has 35 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
25 waters
Waters in Cumberland County
- Lake Mattoonreservoir9× stocked
- Montrose City Lakereservoir4× stocked
- Ettlebrick Lakereservoir10 ac
- Woodbury Lakereservoir7 ac
- Lake Louisereservoir0 ac
- Bear Creekstream
- Bell Branchstream
- Birch Creekstream
- Bruce Creekstream
- Brush Creekstream
- Brush Creekstream
- Buck Branchstream
- Bush Creekstream
- Chivler Creekstream
- Clear Creekstream
- Clear Creekstream
- Clear Creekstream
- Cottonwood Creekstream
- Crooked Creekstream
- Darkies Creekstream
- Dicks Creekstream
- Fulfer Branchstream
- Hurricane Creekstream
- Long Point Creekstream
- Lost Creekstream
- McKnight Branchstream
- Miller Creekstream
- Muddy Creekstream
- Mule Creekstream
- Opossum Creekstream
5 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
- Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)1 waters
- Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye)1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake MattoonWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2026
- Lake MattoonStriped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)Jan 1, 2025
- Lake MattoonWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2025
- Lake MattoonWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2025
- Lake MattoonStriped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)Jan 1, 2024
- Lake MattoonWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2024
- Montrose City LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Lake MattoonStriped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)Jan 1, 2023
- Montrose City LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Montrose City LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
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Cumberland County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Cumberland County, Illinois?+
Cumberland County has 35 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Cumberland County?+
Waters in Cumberland County hold channel catfish, striped bass x white bass (wiper) and walleye x sauger (saugeye). See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Cumberland County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.