Clay County · reservoir · 8 acres
Charley Brown Park Lake
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Charley Brown Park Lake is a reservoir in Clay County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
Overcast
83°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
66°
12 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
14 mph
59%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 90 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Trago Lake1.8 mi
- Willow Branch4.6 mi
- Bear Creek5.2 mi
- Grove Creek6.3 mi
- Camel Creek7.0 mi
- Panther Creek8.1 mi
- Crooked Creek8.7 mi
- Seminary Creek7.2 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.
Charley Brown Park Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Charley Brown Park Lake?+
Charley Brown Park Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Clay County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Charley Brown Park Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Charley Brown Park Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Charley Brown Park 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 Charley Brown Park Lake?+
Charley Brown Park Lake is a reservoir in Clay 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.