Woodford County · reservoir · 30 acres
Eureka Lake
Stocked 7× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Eureka Lake is a reservoir in Woodford County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — 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
83°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
81°
63°
16 mph
65%
Sat
Rain
69°
66°
19 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,070 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,070 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 796 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,070 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,070 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,084 | 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
- Rich Lake2.9 mi
- Walnut Creek5.9 mi
- Panther Creek5.4 mi
- White Oak Lake6.3 mi
- Deer Creek6.6 mi
- Red River5.8 mi
- Le Baube Lake8.1 mi
- Rock Creek8.7 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.
Eureka Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Eureka Lake?+
Eureka Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Woodford County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Eureka Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2021, stocking at Eureka Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Eureka 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 Eureka Lake?+
Eureka Lake is a reservoir in Woodford 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.