Fishing in
Lawrence County
Lawrence County, Illinois has 38 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
26 waters
Waters in Lawrence County
- Red Hills Lakereservoir5× stocked
- Embarras Riverstream1× stocked
- Lake Lawrencelake42 ac
- Garvey Pondlake13 ac
- Robeson Pondlake13 ac
- Beaver Pondlake12 ac
- Rapid Pondlake10 ac
- Miller Pondlake1 ac
- Allison Ditchcanal
- Allison Ditch Number 2canal
- Allison Ditch Number 3canal
- Beaver Pond Ditchcanal
- Bee Branchstream
- Big Sloughstream
- Birch Creekstream
- Brushy Creekstream
- Bugaboo Creekstream
- Carter Creekstream
- Crabapple Creekstream
- Crab Apple Creekstream
- Crow Branchstream
- Ditch Number 2canal
- Eagle Branchstream
- England Ditchcanal
- Flat Branchstream
- Indian Creekstream
- Mad Creekstream
- Muddy Creekstream
- Old Channel Embarras Riverstream
- Otter Pond Ditchcanal
8 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
- Northern Pike1 waters
Latest stockings
- Red Hills LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2026
- Embarras RiverNorthern PikeJan 1, 2026
- Red Hills LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Red Hills LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Red Hills LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Red Hills LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
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Lawrence County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Lawrence County, Illinois?+
Lawrence County has 38 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Lawrence County?+
Waters in Lawrence County hold channel catfish and northern pike. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Lawrence County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.