Fulton County · reservoir · 229 acres
Canton Lake
Stocked 12× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Canton Lake is a reservoir in Fulton County, Illinois, stocked with Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) — 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
76°
66°
15 mph
75%
Sat
Drizzle
72°
66°
20 mph
87%
Sun
Overcast
74°
64°
16 mph
20%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,017 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 253 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 3,300 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,064 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 251 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,015 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 252 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,590 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 252 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,068 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 255 | ||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 1,030 | 2" | |
When does Canton Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 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
- Canton City Lake0.8 mi
- Van Winkle Lake3.9 mi
- Middle Branch Copperas Creek3.9 mi
- Fitch Lake3.9 mi
- Strode Lake4.0 mi
- Rainbow Lake4.0 mi
- Veterans Lake4.1 mi
- Bond Lake4.2 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.
Canton Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Canton Lake?+
Canton Lake is stocked with Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) in Fulton County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Canton Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking at Canton Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Canton 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 Canton Lake?+
Canton Lake is a reservoir in Fulton 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.