Grundy County · stream · order 9 river · ~5,842 cfs typical
Des Plaines River
Stocked 6× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Des Plaines River is a stream in Grundy County, Illinois, stocked with Sauger — 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
Rain
85°
63°
14 mph
59%
Sat
Rain
72°
67°
16 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
61°
17 mph
34%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Sauger | 54,254 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Sauger | 56,326 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Sauger | 1,500,000 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Sauger | 91,589 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Sauger | 38,197 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Sauger | 6,262 | 2" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Kankakee River0.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Dresden Island Pool1.4 mi
- Grant Creek2.0 mi
- Dresden Cooling Lake2.8 mi
- Goose Lake2.7 mi
- DuPage River2.6 mi
- Aux Sable Lake2.9 mi
- Frontage Road Pond3.4 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.
Des Plaines River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Des Plaines River?+
Des Plaines River is stocked with Sauger in Grundy County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Des Plaines River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2022, stocking at Des Plaines River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Des Plaines River?+
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 Des Plaines River?+
Des Plaines River is a stream in Grundy 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.