Fishing in
Macoupin County
Macoupin County, Illinois has 103 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
92 waters
Waters in Macoupin County
- Beaver Dam Lakereservoir11× stocked
- Lake Carlinvillereservoir7× stocked
- New Gillespie Lakereservoir5× stocked
- Palmyra-Modesto City Lakereservoir5× stocked
- Old Gillespie Lakereservoir3× stocked
- Lake Williamsonreservoir3× stocked
- Lake Ka-Horeservoir2× stocked
- Otter Lakereservoir419 ac
- Sunset Lakereservoir123 ac
- Staunton Reservoirreservoir84 ac
- Bunn Lakereservoir78 ac
- Smith Lakereservoir64 ac
- Bullard Lakelake49 ac
- Lake Catatogareservoir43 ac
- Schoper Lakereservoir42 ac
- Mount Olive Lakereservoir40 ac
- Old Mount Olive Reservoirreservoir35 ac
- Briarwood Lakereservoir18 ac
- Shad Lakereservoir16 ac
- Jacobie Lakereservoir15 ac
- Lake Rinakerreservoir14 ac
- Bunker Hill Reservoirreservoir14 ac
- Tall Timbers Lake Eastreservoir12 ac
- Evergreen Lakereservoir12 ac
- Mine Number 7 Reservoirreservoir11 ac
- Virden Recreation Club Lakereservoir11 ac
- Recirculation Pondreservoir11 ac
- Meshach Lakereservoir9 ac
- Mowens Lakereservoir9 ac
- Deer Run Lakereservoir9 ac
73 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish7 waters
- Largemouth Bass1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
- Redear Sunfish1 waters
- Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake CarlinvilleChannel CatfishJan 1, 2026
- Lake WilliamsonChannel CatfishJan 1, 2026
- Old Gillespie LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- New Gillespie LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Beaver Dam LakeRainbow TroutJan 1, 2025
- Palmyra-Modesto City LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2025
- Lake CarlinvilleChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Beaver Dam LakeRedear SunfishJan 1, 2025
- New Gillespie LakeStriped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)Jan 1, 2025
- Beaver Dam LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
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Macoupin County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Macoupin County, Illinois?+
Macoupin County has 103 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Macoupin County?+
Waters in Macoupin County hold channel catfish, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and redear sunfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Macoupin County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.