McDonough County · reservoir · 93 acres
Argyle Lake
Stocked 19× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Argyle Lake is a reservoir in McDonough County, Illinois, stocked with Black Crappie x White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Muskellunge and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
84°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
68°
12 mph
74%
Sat
Showers
75°
66°
19 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 11,914 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 18,100 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 97 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,004 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 18,100 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 10,974 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,114 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,320 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,980 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 96 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,114 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,005 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 11,132 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 99 | ||
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie x White Crappie | 1,000 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,126 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,300 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 95 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 93 | ||
When does Argyle Lake get stocked?
Going by 19 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with black crappie x white crappie → · All Illinois waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Irish Lake1.4 mi
- Spring Creek1.7 mi
- Cricketwood Green Lake4.2 mi
- Spring Lake4.9 mi
- Killjordan Creek5.6 mi
- Lake Ruth5.6 mi
- Blandinsville City Reservoir8.4 mi
- Colmar Lake8.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Argyle Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Argyle Lake?+
Argyle Lake is stocked with Black Crappie x White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Muskellunge and Rainbow Trout in McDonough County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Argyle Lake get stocked?+
Going by 19 records since 2021, stocking at Argyle Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Argyle Lake?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Argyle Lake?+
Argyle Lake is a reservoir in McDonough County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.