Perry County · reservoir · 244 acres
Du Quoin Lake
Stocked 10× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Du Quoin Lake is a reservoir in Perry County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish and Triploid Grass Carp — 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
Fog
87°
64°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
87°
68°
13 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
13 mph
43%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 10,780 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 115 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 9,710 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 500 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,090 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,000 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 100 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Triploid Grass Carp | 10 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 11,727 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,078 | 9" | |
When does Du Quoin Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
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Nearby waters
- New Cherry Lake2.7 mi
- Cherry Lake2.7 mi
- Illinois Central Reservoir2.9 mi
- Illinois Central Reservoir (historical)3.7 mi
- Hog Creek4.8 mi
- Elks Reservoir4.8 mi
- Eaton Creek6.4 mi
- Cane Creek6.0 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.
Du Quoin Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Du Quoin Lake?+
Du Quoin Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish and Triploid Grass Carp in Perry County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Du Quoin Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking at Du Quoin Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Du Quoin 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 Du Quoin Lake?+
Du Quoin Lake is a reservoir in Perry 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.