Fishing in
Effingham County
Effingham County, Illinois has 38 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
33 waters
Waters in Effingham County
- Lake Sarareservoir8× stocked
- Altamont Reservoirreservoir42 ac
- Lake Paulinereservoir34 ac
- Old Altamont Reservoirreservoir21 ac
- Lake Walter Scottreservoir20 ac
- Cips Lakereservoir17 ac
- Roberts Lakereservoir10 ac
- Shoemakers Pondreservoir8 ac
- Rocky Ford Sportsman Club South Lakereservoir1 ac
- Big Creekstream
- Bishop Creekstream
- Blue Point Creekstream
- Brockett Creekstream
- Brush Creekstream
- Central Illinois Public Service Reservoirreservoir
- Coon Creekstream
- Coon Creekstream
- Corwin Branchstream
- Dieterich Creekstream
- East Branch Green Creekstream
- First Salt Creekstream
- Fulfer Creekstream
- Gossage Branchstream
- Lily Creekstream
- Limestone Creekstream
- Little Bishop Creekstream
- Little Salt Creekstream
- Little Wabash River Reservoirreservoir
- Milton Branchstream
- Morris Creekstream
8 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
Latest stockings
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Effingham County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Effingham County, Illinois?+
Effingham County has 38 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Effingham County?+
Waters in Effingham County hold channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Effingham County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.