Coles County · reservoir · 33 acres
Lake Oakland
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Oakland is a reservoir in Coles 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°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
64°
15 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
81°
65°
16 mph
79%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,166 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 596 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,160 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,160 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,160 | 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
- Miller Lake1.4 mi
- Donica Creek2.0 mi
- Walnut Point State Park Lake2.4 mi
- Hog Branch2.2 mi
- Temples Pond3.4 mi
- East Donica Creek3.9 mi
- West Donica Creek3.9 mi
- Greasy Creek4.1 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 Oakland fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Oakland?+
Lake Oakland is stocked with Channel Catfish in Coles County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Oakland get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Oakland peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Oakland?+
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 Oakland?+
Lake Oakland is a reservoir in Coles 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.