Illinois
Rainbow Trout in Illinois
Rainbow Trout are on record in 25 Illinois waters, with 66 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in January.
When does Illinois stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Devils Kitchen Lake7×
- Siloam Springs Lake6×
- Busse Lake5×
- Lake Strini5×
- Horton Lake4×
- Argyle Lake4×
- Milliken Lake3×
- Beaver Dam Lake3×
- Apple River2×
- Centennial Lake2×
- Ferne Clyffe Lake2×
- Four Lakes2×
- Grand Marais Lake2×
- Hennepin Canal2×
- Morgan Lake2×
- Pine Creek2×
- Randolph County Lake2×
- Horsetail Lake1×
- Lake Mendota1×
- Miller Park Lake1×
- Piscasaw Creek1×
- Waddams Creek1×
- Yellow Creek1×
- Axehead Lake1×
- Belleau Lake1×
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- Miller Park LakeJan 1, 2026
- Milliken LakeJan 1, 2026
- Morgan LakeJan 1, 2026
- Pine CreekJan 1, 2026
- Weldon Springs LakeJan 1, 2026
- Piscasaw CreekJan 1, 2026
- Lake MendotaJan 1, 2026
- Four LakesJan 1, 2026
- Ferne Clyffe LakeJan 1, 2026
- Yellow CreekJan 1, 2026
- Devils Kitchen LakeJan 1, 2026
- Apple RiverJan 1, 2026
- Centennial LakeJan 1, 2026
- Siloam Springs LakeJan 1, 2026
- Horton LakeJan 1, 2026
- Horsetail LakeJan 1, 2026
- Hennepin CanalJan 1, 2026
- Grand Marais LakeJan 1, 2026
- Waddams CreekJan 1, 2026
- Siloam Springs LakeJan 1, 2025
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Rainbow Trout in Illinois — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Illinois?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 25 Illinois waters, including Devils Kitchen Lake, Siloam Springs Lake, Busse Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does Illinois stock rainbow trout?+
Illinois stocks rainbow trout most heavily in January, going by 66 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Illinois?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.