Macoupin County · reservoir · 43 acres
Lake Catatoga
Lake Catatoga is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Rain
84°
68°
15 mph
59%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
66°
15 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
15 mph
58%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Dry Fork1.3 mi
- Hurricane Creek1.6 mi
- May Branch1.6 mi
- Beaver Dam Lake2.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Kent Branch2.8 mi
- Suhling Pond3.2 mi
- Spanish Needle Creek3.7 mi
- Adams Branch3.9 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.
Lake Catatoga fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Catatoga?+
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 Catatoga?+
Lake Catatoga is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.