Macoupin County · reservoir · 52 acres
Beaver Dam Lake
Stocked 11× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Beaver Dam Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout and Redear Sunfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. 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
Drizzle
86°
67°
17 mph
66%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
13 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
15 mph
58%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 36,719 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,505 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,830 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 17,000 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,819 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,698 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,819 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 18,141 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,830 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,233 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,830 | 9" | |
When does Beaver Dam Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- May Branch1.0 mi
- Dry Fork1.0 mi
- Hurricane Creek1.1 mi
- Kent Branch1.3 mi
- Lake Catatoga2.2 mi
- Bullard Lake2.3 mi
- Spanish Needle Creek3.6 mi
- Macoupin Lake4.3 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.
Beaver Dam Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Beaver Dam Lake?+
Beaver Dam Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout and Redear Sunfish in Macoupin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Beaver Dam Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking at Beaver Dam Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam Lake?+
Beaver Dam Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.