Fishing in
Stephenson County
Stephenson County, Illinois has 28 named fishable waters, 3 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
22 waters
Waters in Stephenson County
- Lake Le-Aqua-Nareservoir12× stocked
- Waddams Creekstream1× stocked
- Yellow Creekstream1× stocked
- Willow Lakereservoir23 ac
- Boone Branchstream
- Brown Creekstream
- Brush Creekstream
- Cedar Creekstream
- Cedar Creekstream
- Coon Creekstream
- Crane Grove Creekstream
- Ducks Miseryswamp
- East Spafford Branchstream
- Honey Creekstream
- Indian Creekstream
- Lost Creekstream
- Miller Creekstream
- Morrison Spring Branchstream
- Muddy Creekstream
- Pink Creekstream
- Preston Creekstream
- Richland Creekstream
- Rock Runstream
- Silver Creekstream
- Spring Branchstream
- Spring Creekstream
- Wickham Creekstream
- Winneshiek Creekstream
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout2 waters
- Channel Catfish1 waters
- Largemouth Bass1 waters
- Bluegill1 waters
- Redear Sunfish1 waters
- Smallmouth Bass1 waters
- Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye)1 waters
Latest stockings
- Waddams CreekRainbow TroutJan 1, 2026
- Yellow CreekRainbow TroutJan 1, 2026
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2026
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaWalleye x Sauger (Saugeye)Jan 1, 2024
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaSmallmouth BassJan 1, 2023
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaBluegillJan 1, 2022
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Stephenson County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Stephenson County, Illinois?+
Stephenson County has 28 named fishable waters, 3 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Stephenson County?+
Waters in Stephenson County hold rainbow trout, channel catfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Stephenson County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.