Pope County · reservoir · 81 acres
Lake Glendale
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Glendale is a reservoir in Pope 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°
66°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
68°
8 mph
21%
Sat
Rain
78°
66°
11 mph
41%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,500 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,810 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,015 | 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
- Sugar Creek Lake1.9 mi
- Hills Branch3.8 mi
- Root Lick Branch4.1 mi
- Hayes Creek3.6 mi
- Little Bay Creek5.3 mi
- Flat Lick Branch5.3 mi
- Simpson Lake5.1 mi
- Sugar Creek5.6 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 Glendale fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Glendale?+
Lake Glendale is stocked with Channel Catfish in Pope County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Glendale get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Glendale peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Glendale?+
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 Glendale?+
Lake Glendale is a reservoir in Pope 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.