Fishing in
Mason County
Mason County, Illinois has 99 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
66 waters
Waters in Mason County
- Picket Lakelake5× stocked
- Quiver Lakelake2,927 ac
- Lake Chautauqualake2,723 ac
- Jack Lakelake1,501 ac
- Crane Lakelake798 ac
- Matanzas Lakelake437 ac
- Otter Lakelake301 ac
- Moscow Lakelake249 ac
- River Swalelake193 ac
- Bath Lakelake150 ac
- Ingram Lakelake119 ac
- Wilcox Lakelake52 ac
- Patterson Baylake51 ac
- Wolf Lakelake35 ac
- Bell Lakelake33 ac
- Sand Lakelake33 ac
- Chain Lakelake30 ac
- Liverpool Lakelake27 ac
- Mound Lakelake26 ac
- Norton Lakelake25 ac
- Hickory Sloughlake24 ac
- Smith Lakelake19 ac
- Fish Lakelake18 ac
- Point Lakelake16 ac
- Curtis Lakelake16 ac
- Lange Pondlake14 ac
- Perry Sloughlake14 ac
- Angelo Lakelake13 ac
- Pratt Lakelake13 ac
- Bowles Lakelake9 ac
69 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
Latest stockings
- Picket LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Picket LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Picket LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Picket LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
- Picket LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2021
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Mason County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Mason County, Illinois?+
Mason County has 99 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Mason County?+
Waters in Mason County hold channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Mason County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.