Vermilion County · lake · 2 acres
Emerald Pond
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Emerald Pond is a lake in Vermilion County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
Overcast
85°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
64°
14 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
74°
66°
15 mph
87%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 80 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 32 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 48 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 80 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 80 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 80 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Inland Sea0.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Clear Pond0.4 mi
- High Pond1.1 mi
- Glenburn Creek1.2 mi
- Hidden Pond1.3 mi
- Long Pond1.5 mi
- Deep Pond1.4 mi
- Skyline Lake1.4 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.
Emerald Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Emerald Pond?+
Emerald Pond is stocked with Channel Catfish in Vermilion County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Emerald Pond get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Emerald Pond peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Emerald Pond?+
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 Emerald Pond?+
Emerald Pond is a lake in Vermilion 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.