Illinois
Walleye in Illinois
Walleye are on record in 20 Illinois waters, with 98 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in January.
When does Illinois stock walleye?
Waters holding walleye
- Heidecke Lake8×
- Kankakee River7×
- Tampier Lake7×
- Lake Decatur6×
- Busse Lake5×
- Lake Clinton5×
- Lake Pittsfield5×
- Lake Storey5×
- Pecatonica River5×
- Pierce Lake5×
- Shabbona Lake5×
- Siloam Springs Lake5×
- Skokie Lagoons5×
- Sterling Lake5×
- Whalon Lake5×
- Iroquois River4×
- Sangamon River4×
- Kinkaid Lake4×
- Lake Springfield2×
- Sam Dale Lake1×
Freshest walleye stockings
- Siloam Springs LakeJan 1, 2026
- Skokie LagoonsJan 1, 2026
- Lake SpringfieldJan 1, 2026
- Sterling LakeJan 1, 2026
- Tampier LakeJan 1, 2026
- Whalon LakeJan 1, 2026
- Iroquois RiverJan 1, 2026
- Kankakee RiverJan 1, 2026
- Kankakee RiverJan 1, 2026
- Lake StoreyJan 1, 2026
- Pecatonica RiverJan 1, 2026
- Pierce LakeJan 1, 2026
- Sangamon RiverJan 1, 2026
- Sam Dale LakeJan 1, 2026
- Lake PittsfieldJan 1, 2026
- Busse LakeJan 1, 2026
- Lake ClintonJan 1, 2026
- Lake DecaturJan 1, 2026
- Heidecke LakeJan 1, 2026
- Shabbona LakeJan 1, 2026
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Walleye in Illinois — FAQ
Where can I catch walleye in Illinois?+
Walleye are on record in 20 Illinois waters, including Heidecke Lake, Kankakee River, Tampier Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does Illinois stock walleye?+
Illinois stocks walleye most heavily in January, going by 98 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for walleye in Illinois?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.