Bureau County · canal
Hennepin Canal
Stocked 16× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Hennepin Canal is a canal in Bureau County, Illinois, stocked with 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
Partly cloudy
82°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
74°
66°
17 mph
79%
Sat
Rain
72°
65°
19 mph
96%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,972 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 715 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 504 | ||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 6,325 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 6,325 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 600 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 600 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,689 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,689 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 14,336 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 14,336 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,188 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,188 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 20,023 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 20,023 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,171 | 2" | |
When does Hennepin Canal get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
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All Illinois waters with largemouth bass → · All Illinois waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Geneseo Creek0.8 mi
- Elks Branch2.0 mi
- Shadow Lake4.7 mi
- Rustic Acres Lake4.0 mi
- Swint Lake4.7 mi
- Edwards Lake4.4 mi
- West Mineral Creek5.2 mi
- Canoe Creek7.6 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.
Hennepin Canal fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hennepin Canal?+
Hennepin Canal is stocked with Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout in Bureau County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hennepin Canal get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2021, stocking at Hennepin Canal peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hennepin Canal?+
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 Hennepin Canal?+
Hennepin Canal is a canal in Bureau 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.