Lake County · lake · 141 acres
Gages Lake
Stocked 10× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Gages Lake is a lake in Lake County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike — 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°
60°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
64°
13 mph
56%
Sat
Showers
69°
66°
20 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 304 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,373 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,297 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 312 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 300 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,392 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,050 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 300 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 306 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,420 | 9" | |
When does Gages Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Valley Lake0.7 mi
- Twin Lakes0.9 mi
- Druce Lake1.3 mi
- Third Lake1.7 mi
- Grandwood Lake2.8 mi
- Grays Lake2.7 mi
- Bull Creek3.2 mi
- Fourth Lake3.4 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.
Gages Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Gages Lake?+
Gages Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in Lake County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Gages Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking at Gages Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Gages 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 Gages Lake?+
Gages Lake is a lake in Lake 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.