Hamilton County · reservoir · 57 acres
Lake McLeansboro
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake McLeansboro is a reservoir in Hamilton 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
86°
65°
11 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
78°
68°
14 mph
47%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
67°
14 mph
30%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,017 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,130 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,550 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,550 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,550 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- John Goin Lake2.0 mi
- Bear Creek2.2 mi
- LaKey Creek3.0 mi
- Centerville Mens Club Lake3.6 mi
- Opossum Creek4.9 mi
- Runoff Collection Pond4.5 mi
- Middle Creek5.6 mi
- Riley Creek5.5 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 McLeansboro fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake McLeansboro?+
Lake McLeansboro is stocked with Channel Catfish in Hamilton County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake McLeansboro get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Lake McLeansboro peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake McLeansboro?+
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 McLeansboro?+
Lake McLeansboro is a reservoir in Hamilton 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.