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Illinois Central Reservoir
Illinois Central Reservoir is a reservoir in Perry County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; 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
86°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
67°
12 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
13 mph
42%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Cherry Lake0.2 mi
- New Cherry Lake0.2 mi
- Du Quoin Lake2.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Illinois Central Reservoir (historical)2.4 mi
- Security Club Lake4.5 mi
- Blacksop Creek5.0 mi
- Hog Creek5.0 mi
- Cane Creek5.0 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.
Illinois Central Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Illinois Central Reservoir?+
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 Illinois Central Reservoir?+
Illinois Central Reservoir is a reservoir in Perry County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.