Fishing in
Washington County
Washington County, Illinois has 56 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
47 waters
Waters in Washington County
- Washington County Lakereservoir12× stocked
- Nashville City Reservoirreservoir6× stocked
- Calamus Lakelake32 ac
- Swan Lakelake24 ac
- Ashley Lakelake23 ac
- I C R R Reservoirreservoir16 ac
- Flying M Ranch Lakereservoir14 ac
- Clear Lakelake14 ac
- RC Kremmers Lakelake12 ac
- Hickory Lakereservoir9 ac
- Huegelys Lakereservoir9 ac
- Piney Wood Lakereservoir8 ac
- Muddy Lakelake7 ac
- Nashville Reservoirreservoir6 ac
- Habbes Lakereservoir5 ac
- Halfmoon Lakelake5 ac
- Lanes Lakelake4 ac
- Turkey Lakelake3 ac
- Sanders Sloughlake2 ac
- Temmes Pondlake1 ac
- Grewe Lakelake1 ac
- Archie Creekstream
- Ashley Reservoirreservoir
- Back Creekstream
- Beaver Pond Creekstream
- Brushy Creekstream
- Buckingham Branchstream
- Carson Branchstream
- Coon Creekstream
- Crooked Creekstream
26 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Channel Catfish2 waters
- Largemouth Bass1 waters
Latest stockings
- Washington County LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2026
- Nashville City ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2026
- Washington County LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Washington County LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2025
- Washington County LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2025
- Nashville City ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2025
- Washington County LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Washington County LakeLargemouth BassJan 1, 2024
- Nashville City ReservoirChannel CatfishJan 1, 2024
- Washington County LakeChannel CatfishJan 1, 2023
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Washington County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Washington County, Illinois?+
Washington County has 56 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Washington County?+
Waters in Washington County hold channel catfish and largemouth bass. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Washington County?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.