Williamson County · reservoir · 52 acres
Herrin Lake
Stocked 3× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Herrin Lake is a reservoir in Williamson 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
Fog
85°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
69°
14 mph
29%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
66°
17 mph
36%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 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
- Herrin Reservoir Number 20.3 mi
- Pleasant Valley Lake1.0 mi
- Pond 333.0 mi
- Lake Como3.2 mi
- Teal Lake2.9 mi
- Lake of Egypt3.1 mi
- Wolf Creek4.1 mi
- Sugar Creek4.1 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.
Herrin Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Herrin Lake?+
Herrin Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Williamson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Herrin 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 Herrin Lake?+
Herrin Lake is a reservoir in Williamson 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.