Fishing in
Hamilton County
Hamilton County, Illinois has 42 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
31 waters
Waters in Hamilton County
- L P Dolan Lakereservoir6× stocked
- Lake McLeansbororeservoir6× stocked
- Olan Bullock Lakereservoir14 ac
- Lake Helenreservoir8 ac
- Centerville Mens Club Lakereservoir8 ac
- Auxier Creekstream
- Auxier Creek Draincanal
- Bear Creekstream
- Big Creekstream
- Big Creek Draincanal
- Black Branchstream
- Cabbage Patch Draincanal
- Campbell Branchstream
- Contrary Creekstream
- Dry Island Draincanal
- Ferguson Creekstream
- Ferguson Creek Draincanal
- Greasy Creekstream
- Haw Creekstream
- Hogg Creekstream
- John Goin Lakereservoir
- Kennedy-Voris Main Draincanal
- LaKey Creekstream
- Lick Creekstream
- Lick Creek Draincanal
- Lost Creekstream
- Main Lakereservoir
- Mayberry Branchstream
- Middle Creekstream
- Opossum Creekstream
12 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish2 waters
Latest stockings
- L P Dolan LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2026
- Lake McLeansboroChannel CatfishJan 1, 2026
- L P Dolan LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Lake McLeansboroChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- L P Dolan LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Lake McLeansboroChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- L P Dolan LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Lake McLeansboroChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- L P Dolan LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
- Lake McLeansboroChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
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Hamilton County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Hamilton County, Illinois?+
Hamilton County has 42 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Hamilton County?+
Waters in Hamilton County hold channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Hamilton County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.