Fishing in
Shelby County
Shelby County, Illinois has 55 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
35 waters
Waters in Shelby County
- Lake Panareservoir10× stocked
- Langley Pondreservoir13 ac
- Askins Lakelake11 ac
- Boy Scout Lakereservoir8 ac
- Lake Louisereservoir5 ac
- Hickory Ridge Pondreservoir1 ac
- Angel Branchstream
- Bass Lakereservoir
- Bills Creekstream
- Brush Creekstream
- Brush Creekstream
- Buoy Covebay
- Cary Branchstream
- Club Covebay
- Coal Creekstream
- Coon Covebay
- Coon Creekstream
- Copperas Creekstream
- Drake Creekstream
- Eagle Creekstream
- Eagle Nest Covebay
- Flat Branchstream
- Green Creekstream
- Henry Creekstream
- Hog Creekstream
- Howe Creekstream
- Jordan Creekstream
- Karnes Branchstream
- Lake Forkstream
- Lick Creekstream
25 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish1 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake PanaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Lake PanaMuskellungeJan 1, 2025
- Lake PanaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Lake PanaMuskellungeJan 1, 2024
- Lake PanaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Lake PanaMuskellungeJan 1, 2023
- Lake PanaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2022
- Lake PanaMuskellungeJan 1, 2022
- Lake PanaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2021
- Lake PanaMuskellungeJan 1, 2021
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Shelby County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Shelby County, Illinois?+
Shelby County has 55 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Shelby County?+
Waters in Shelby County hold channel catfish and muskellunge. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Shelby County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.