Illinois
Smallmouth Bass in Illinois
Smallmouth Bass are on record in 6 Illinois waters, with 23 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in January.
When does Illinois stock smallmouth bass?
Waters holding smallmouth bass
Freshest smallmouth bass stockings
- Shabbona LakeJan 1, 2026
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2026
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2026
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2025
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2025
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2025
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2025
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2025
- Pierce LakeJan 1, 2025
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2024
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2024
- Pierce LakeJan 1, 2024
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2024
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2023
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2023
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2023
- Lake Le-Aqua-NaJan 1, 2023
- Little Grassy LakeJan 1, 2023
- Pierce LakeJan 1, 2023
- Powerton Cooling LakeJan 1, 2022
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Smallmouth Bass in Illinois — FAQ
Where can I catch smallmouth bass in Illinois?+
Smallmouth Bass are on record in 6 Illinois waters, including Powerton Cooling Lake, Pierce Lake, Shabbona Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does Illinois stock smallmouth bass?+
Illinois stocks smallmouth bass most heavily in January, going by 23 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for smallmouth bass in Illinois?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.