Vermilion County · reservoir · 150 acres
Lake Mingo
Stocked 13× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Mingo is a reservoir in Vermilion County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) — 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
85°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
64°
14 mph
40%
Sat
Showers
74°
66°
16 mph
87%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 10,212 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,550 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 15,375 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 682 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,023 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 8,962 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,705 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,705 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 50,127 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 9,428 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 50,127 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,705 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 72,975 | 2" | |
When does Lake Mingo get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with redear sunfish →
Nearby waters
- Windfall Lake0.8 mi
- Gimlet Branch1.1 mi
- Illinois Power Company Lake2.8 mi
- Collison Branch2.9 mi
- Emerald Pond4.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Inland Sea4.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Clear Pond4.7 mi
- High Pond5.2 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 Mingo fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Mingo?+
Lake Mingo is stocked with Channel Catfish, Redear Sunfish and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) in Vermilion County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Mingo get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Mingo peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Mingo?+
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 Mingo?+
Lake Mingo is a reservoir in Vermilion 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.