Fishing in
Hardin County
Hardin County, Illinois has 24 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
19 waters
Waters in Hardin County
- Lake Tecumsehreservoir6× stocked
- Whoopie Cat Lakereservoir22 ac
- Whoopie Cat Lakereservoir13 ac
- Humm Lakereservoir6 ac
- Anthony Creekstream
- Beaver Creekstream
- Big Creekstream
- Cane Creekstream
- Goose Creekstream
- Goose Creekstream
- Haney Creekstream
- Harris Creekstream
- Hicks Branchstream
- Hogthief Creekstream
- Hosick Creekstream
- Lake Tacumsehlake
- Mud Creekstream
- Peters Creekstream
- Pinhook Creekstream
- Rock Creekstream
- Rose Creekstream
- Sheridan Branchstream
- Threemile Creekstream
- Wallace Branchstream
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake TecumsehChannel CatfishJan 1, 2026
- Lake TecumsehChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Lake TecumsehChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Lake TecumsehChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Lake TecumsehChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
- Lake TecumsehChannel CatfishJan 1, 2021
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Hardin County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Hardin County, Illinois?+
Hardin County has 24 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Hardin County?+
Waters in Hardin County hold channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Hardin County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.