Kankakee County · stream · order 8 river · ~1,681 cfs typical
Iroquois River
Stocked 4× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Iroquois River is a stream in Kankakee County, Illinois, stocked with Walleye — 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
Overcast
83°
59°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
62°
15 mph
55%
Sat
Showers
72°
68°
16 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 44,600 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 21,084 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 31,790 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 22,688 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Spring Creek1.4 mi
- Baker Creek2.0 mi
- Minnie Creek2.5 mi
- Gar Creek2.7 mi
- Exline Slough3.3 mi
- Deer Creek4.6 mi
- Soldier Creek4.5 mi
- Beaver Creek7.2 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.
Iroquois River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Iroquois River?+
Iroquois River is stocked with Walleye in Kankakee County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Iroquois River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2022, stocking at Iroquois River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Iroquois 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 Iroquois River?+
Iroquois River is a stream in Kankakee 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.