Hamilton County · reservoir · 72 acres
L P Dolan Lake
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
L P Dolan Lake is a reservoir in Hamilton County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
85°
65°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
68°
12 mph
33%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
14 mph
49%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,100 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,500 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,500 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,500 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Main Lake1.1 mi
- Lick Creek3.2 mi
- Mayberry Branch3.5 mi
- Riley Creek3.3 mi
- Gowdy Creek4.6 mi
- Tenmile Creek4.4 mi
- Runoff Collection Pond4.0 mi
- Wheeler Creek5.3 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.
L P Dolan Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in L P Dolan Lake?+
L P Dolan Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Hamilton County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does L P Dolan Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at L P Dolan Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish L P Dolan 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 L P Dolan Lake?+
L P Dolan Lake is a reservoir in Hamilton 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.