Macoupin County · reservoir · 156 acres
Lake Carlinville
Stocked 7× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Carlinville is a reservoir in Macoupin 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
84°
61°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
78°
69°
13 mph
65%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
14 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,130 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,100 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 840 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,260 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,100 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,100 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,100 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Williamson1.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Honey Creek1.5 mi
- Briar Creek1.7 mi
- Smith Lake2.2 mi
- Recirculation Pond2.8 mi
- Denbys Pond3.0 mi
- Suhling Pond3.0 mi
- Deer Run Lake3.3 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.
Lake Carlinville fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Carlinville?+
Lake Carlinville is stocked with Channel Catfish in Macoupin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Carlinville get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Carlinville peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Carlinville?+
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 Lake Carlinville?+
Lake Carlinville is a reservoir in Macoupin 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.