Marion County · reservoir · 250 acres
Lake Centralia
Stocked 7× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Centralia is a reservoir in Marion 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
87°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
66°
14 mph
40%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
12 mph
64%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,519 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 900 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Vermilion Creek2.6 mi
- Kings Lake2.4 mi
- Sportsman Lake4.2 mi
- Hecks Lake4.4 mi
- Town Creek4.7 mi
- Raccoon Lake4.7 mi
- Centralia Reservoir4.7 mi
- Cartter Pond5.1 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 Centralia fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Centralia?+
Lake Centralia is stocked with Channel Catfish in Marion County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Centralia get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Centralia peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Centralia?+
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 Centralia?+
Lake Centralia is a reservoir in Marion 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.