Johnson County · reservoir · 17 acres
Ferne Clyffe Lake
Stocked 10× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Ferne Clyffe Lake is a reservoir in Johnson County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — 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°
66°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
68°
12 mph
27%
Sat
Rain
77°
66°
13 mph
37%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 14,500 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 740 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 605 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 962 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,056 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,056 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 9" | |
When does Ferne Clyffe Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Buck Branch2.9 mi
- Sugar Creek3.4 mi
- Grasshoppers Creek3.6 mi
- Clifty Creek4.3 mi
- Gould Lake4.4 mi
- Dutchman Lake4.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Gould Lake4.5 mi
- Lick Creek5.1 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.
Ferne Clyffe Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ferne Clyffe Lake?+
Ferne Clyffe Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Johnson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ferne Clyffe Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking at Ferne Clyffe Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ferne Clyffe 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 Ferne Clyffe Lake?+
Ferne Clyffe Lake is a reservoir in Johnson 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.