St. Clair County · lake · 83 acres
Grand Marais Lake
Stocked 15× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Grand Marais Lake is a lake in St. Clair County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill x Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass 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
Overcast
88°
67°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
90°
73°
16 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
12 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill x Green Sunfish | 2,500 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Bluegill x Green Sunfish | 2,500 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,850 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,240 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 322 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,528 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,879 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,057 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,910 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,918 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,350 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,425 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,203 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,425 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,887 | 2" | |
When does Grand Marais Lake get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
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All Illinois waters with bluegill x green sunfish → · All Illinois waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Whispering Willow Lake1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Powdermill Creek1.8 mi
- Negro Hollow Creek2.5 mi
- Spring Lake4.0 mi
- Weslake3.4 mi
- Crooked Lake3.9 mi
- Little Canteen Creek5.0 mi
- Heitmans Pond4.3 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.
Grand Marais Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Grand Marais Lake?+
Grand Marais Lake is stocked with Bluegill x Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout in St. Clair County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Grand Marais Lake get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2021, stocking at Grand Marais Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais Lake?+
Grand Marais Lake is a lake in St. Clair 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.