Cass County · lake · 112 acres
Eagle Lake
Stocked 11× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Eagle Lake is a lake in Cass County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Muskellunge — 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
85°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
79°
66°
11 mph
76%
Sat
Rain
73°
67°
18 mph
84%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,525 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 210 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,515 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 210 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,525 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 206 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,525 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 201 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,525 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 216 | ||
When does Eagle Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with muskellunge →
Nearby waters
- Wood Duck Slough0.6 mi
- Collis Pond0.9 mi
- Duck Slough1.0 mi
- Redhead Hole1.0 mi
- Hog Slough1.1 mi
- River Swale1.4 mi
- Weiner Swale1.4 mi
- Crow Hole1.2 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.
Eagle Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Eagle Lake?+
Eagle Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Muskellunge in Cass County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Eagle Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking at Eagle Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Eagle 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 Eagle Lake?+
Eagle Lake is a lake in Cass 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.