Williamson County · reservoir · 712 acres
Devils Kitchen Lake
Stocked 9× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Devils Kitchen Lake is a reservoir in Williamson County, Illinois, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Yellow Perch — 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
Fog
84°
64°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
70°
10 mph
29%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
11 mph
38%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,598 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,703 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,009 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 11,593 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 6,300 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,512 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 9,646 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 30,148 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 11,200 | ||
When does Devils Kitchen Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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All Illinois waters with rainbow trout → · All Illinois waters with yellow perch →
Nearby waters
- Caney Branch2.7 mi
- Lost Branch3.0 mi
- Little Grassy Lake2.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Pond 383.0 mi
- Little Grassy Creek3.8 mi
- Grassy Creek4.0 mi
- Spring Arbor Lake4.0 mi
- Pond 334.4 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.
Devils Kitchen Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Devils Kitchen Lake?+
Devils Kitchen Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Yellow Perch in Williamson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Devils Kitchen Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2021, stocking at Devils Kitchen Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Devils Kitchen 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 Devils Kitchen Lake?+
Devils Kitchen Lake is a reservoir in Williamson 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.