Fishing in
Edwards County
Edwards County, Illinois has 25 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
19 waters
Waters in Edwards County
- West Salem Reservoirreservoir5× stocked
- Moose Lakereservoir18 ac
- Krajec Lakereservoir11 ac
- Harrison Lakereservoir7 ac
- Horseshoe Pondlake4 ac
- West Salem New Reservoirreservoir2 ac
- Bear Creekstream
- Big Creekstream
- Buck Creekstream
- Butter Creekstream
- Camp Creekstream
- Crooked Creekstream
- Harper Creekstream
- Indian Creekstream
- Johnson Creekstream
- Little Indian Creekstream
- Madden Creekstream
- Mud Creekstream
- Negro Creekstream
- Onion Creekstream
- Parker Creekstream
- Shelby Creekstream
- Sugar Creekstream
- Walser Creekstream
- West Village Creekstream
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
Latest stockings
- West Salem ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- West Salem ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- West Salem ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- West Salem ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
- West Salem ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2021
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Edwards County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Edwards County, Illinois?+
Edwards County has 25 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Edwards County?+
Waters in Edwards County hold channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Edwards County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.