Stephenson County · reservoir · 45 acres
Lake Le-Aqua-Na
Stocked 12× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Le-Aqua-Na is a reservoir in Stephenson County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish — 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
Rain
71°
63°
22 mph
80%
Sat
Rain
70°
63°
17 mph
66%
Sun
Overcast
74°
60°
14 mph
12%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 5,130 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,152 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 6,160 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,125 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 5,826 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,125 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,743 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 48,033 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 9,765 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 15,568 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,620 | 9" | |
When does Lake Le-Aqua-Na get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Indian Creek5.4 mi
- Muddy Creek4.9 mi
- Honey Creek6.0 mi
- Spring Creek5.0 mi
- Waddams Creek5.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- East Spafford Branch6.2 mi
- Whitehead Creek8.9 mi
- Spring Creek8.9 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 Le-Aqua-Na fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Le-Aqua-Na?+
Lake Le-Aqua-Na is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish in Stephenson County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Le-Aqua-Na get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Le-Aqua-Na peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Le-Aqua-Na?+
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 Le-Aqua-Na?+
Lake Le-Aqua-Na is a reservoir in Stephenson 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.