Jackson County · reservoir · 2,333 acres
Kinkaid Lake
Stocked 13× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Kinkaid Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County, Illinois, stocked with Blacknose Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Walleye — 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°
9 mph
34%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
15 mph
55%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
66°
15 mph
44%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,015 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 55,028 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,013 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 69,283 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 2,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,046 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 55,274 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 2,480 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,091 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 58,956 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,200 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,004 | ||
When does Kinkaid Lake get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Kinkaid Creek3.4 mi
- Lake Murphysboro2.8 mi
- Borgsmiller Lake4.5 mi
- Jones Quarry Creek4.6 mi
- Worthen Bayou6.0 mi
- Shoal Creek6.0 mi
- Johnson Creek5.1 mi
- Long Creek5.9 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.
Kinkaid Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kinkaid Lake?+
Kinkaid Lake is stocked with Blacknose Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Walleye in Jackson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kinkaid Lake get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2021, stocking at Kinkaid Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kinkaid 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 Kinkaid Lake?+
Kinkaid Lake is a reservoir in Jackson 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.