Jackson County · reservoir · 41 acres
Campus Lake
1 stocking on record · Illinois DNR
Campus Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2021. 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
Overcast
87°
67°
10 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
12 mph
48%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
66°
12 mph
39%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Carbondale Reservoir0.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Deer Lake1.9 mi
- Indian Creek2.5 mi
- New Thompson Lake2.8 mi
- Piles Fork3.2 mi
- Sycamore Creek3.0 mi
- Drury Creek3.1 mi
- Little Crab Orchard Creek4.8 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.
Campus Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Campus Lake?+
Campus Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Jackson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2021 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Campus 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 Campus Lake?+
Campus Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2021 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.