Fayette County · reservoir · 54 acres
Lake Nellie
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Nellie is a reservoir in Fayette County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. 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°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
66°
13 mph
38%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
13 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 562 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 330 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Timberline1.1 mi
- Saint Elmo Old City Reservoir2.1 mi
- Sugar Creek1.8 mi
- Brickyard Branch2.1 mi
- Watson Creek2.1 mi
- Moccasin Creek5.0 mi
- Little Creek4.3 mi
- Cedar Creek5.2 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 Nellie fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Nellie?+
Lake Nellie is stocked with Channel Catfish in Fayette County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Nellie get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Nellie peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Nellie?+
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 Nellie?+
Lake Nellie is a reservoir in Fayette County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.