DuPage County · lake · 15 acres
Herrick Lake
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Herrick Lake is a lake in DuPage County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
86°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
65°
12 mph
53%
Sat
Rain
70°
67°
18 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 504 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 540 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 523 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 520 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 551 | 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
- Silver Lake1.5 mi
- White Pine Pond1.8 mi
- Sand Pond1.9 mi
- Rice Lake2.2 mi
- Sterling Pond3.1 mi
- Quarry Lake4.0 mi
- Kress Creek3.3 mi
- Lake Marmo3.2 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.
Herrick Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Herrick Lake?+
Herrick Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in DuPage County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Herrick Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at Herrick Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Herrick 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 Herrick Lake?+
Herrick Lake is a lake in DuPage 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.