Fishing in

Perry County

Perry County, Illinois has 72 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.

On the map

67 waters

Waters in Perry County

Du Quoin Lakereservoir10× stocked
Pinckneyville Reservoirreservoir187 ac
East C Streamline Lakelake131 ac
Wesseln Cutlake30 ac
Boulder Lakelake28 ac
Security Club Lakereservoir21 ac
Lost Lakelake13 ac
Clear Lakelake12 ac
Sixmile Prairielake12 ac
Spring Lakelake12 ac
Foertch Pondreservoir10 ac
Cherry Lakelake8 ac
Crystal Lakelake8 ac
Cedar Lakelake8 ac
Hook Lakelake6 ac
Pine Lakelake6 ac
Reed Lakelake6 ac
Heron Lakelake5 ac
Lake Sallateskalake5 ac
Blackberry Lakelake4 ac
Crescent Lakelake4 ac
Beehive Lakelake4 ac
Hidden Lakelake3 ac
Serene Lakelake3 ac
Stump Pondlake2 ac
Plum Lakelake2 ac
Willow Lakelake2 ac
Cottonwood Lakelake2 ac
Elm Lakelake1 ac
Oak Lakelake1 ac

42 more on the map above.

What you'll catch here

Channel Catfish — Perry County, Illinois

Largemouth Bass — Perry County, Illinois

Latest stockings

Du Quoin LakeWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2025
Du Quoin LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2024
Du Quoin LakeWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2024
Du Quoin LakeRedear SunfishJan 1, 2023
Du Quoin LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
Du Quoin LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2022
Du Quoin LakeRedear SunfishJan 1, 2022
Du Quoin LakeTriploid Grass CarpJan 1, 2022
Du Quoin LakeWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2022
Du Quoin LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2021

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Perry County fishing — FAQ

Where can I fish in Perry County, Illinois?+

Perry County has 72 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.

What fish are stocked in Perry County?+

Waters in Perry County hold channel catfish, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and triploid grass carp. See each water's page for its full stocking history.

Do I need a license to fish in Perry County?+

Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.