Calhoun County · stream · order 9 river · ~20,211 cfs typical
Illinois River
Stocked 2× since 2023 · Illinois DNR
Illinois River is a stream in Calhoun County, Illinois, stocked with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike — 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
87°
68°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
71°
12 mph
63%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
15 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 2,481 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 43,604 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with largemouth bass → · All Illinois waters with northern pike →
Nearby waters
- Airport Lake1.2 mi
- Airstrip Reservoir2.1 mi
- Silver Lake2.0 mi
- Chickahominy Lake2.1 mi
- Nugent-Schpanski Number 6 Lake2.3 mi
- Twin Lakes2.6 mi
- Long Lake2.2 mi
- Coon Lake2.3 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.
Illinois River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Illinois River?+
Illinois River is stocked with Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in Calhoun 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 Illinois River?+
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 River?+
Illinois River is a stream in Calhoun 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.