DuPage County · reservoir
Centennial Lake
Stocked 8× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Centennial Lake is a reservoir in DuPage County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
86°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
64°
13 mph
57%
Sat
Rain
70°
67°
16 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 277 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,940 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 288 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 864 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 167 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 277 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 277 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 277 | 5.5" | |
When does Centennial Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 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 channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Lake Kadijah1.6 mi
- Meacham Creek2.0 mi
- Rush Lake2.0 mi
- Sunfish Pond2.1 mi
- Spring Brook2.5 mi
- Maple Lake2.8 mi
- Green Lake3.4 mi
- Riverbend Pond3.8 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.
Centennial Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Centennial Lake?+
Centennial Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in DuPage County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Centennial Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2021, stocking at Centennial Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Centennial 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 Centennial Lake?+
Centennial Lake is a reservoir in DuPage 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.