Illinois
Blue Catfish in Illinois
Blue Catfish are on record in 9 Illinois waters, with 30 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in January.
When does Illinois stock blue catfish?
Waters holding blue catfish
Freshest blue catfish stockings
- Lake ClintonJan 1, 2025
- Coffeen LakeJan 1, 2025
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2025
- Schuy-Rush LakeJan 1, 2025
- Vermont New LakeJan 1, 2025
- Lake ClintonJan 1, 2025
- Lake ClintonJan 1, 2024
- Coffeen LakeJan 1, 2024
- Heidecke LakeJan 1, 2024
- Lake StoreyJan 1, 2024
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2024
- Schuy-Rush LakeJan 1, 2024
- Lake SpringfieldJan 1, 2024
- Vermont New LakeJan 1, 2024
- Vermont New LakeJan 1, 2024
- Canton LakeJan 1, 2024
- Coffeen LakeJan 1, 2023
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2023
- Schuy-Rush LakeJan 1, 2023
- Lake ClintonJan 1, 2023
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Blue Catfish in Illinois — FAQ
Where can I catch blue catfish in Illinois?+
Blue Catfish are on record in 9 Illinois waters, including Lake Clinton, Coffeen Lake, Powerton Cooling Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does Illinois stock blue catfish?+
Illinois stocks blue catfish most heavily in January, going by 30 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for blue catfish in Illinois?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.