Cook County · lake · 37 acres
Lake Opeka
Stocked 18× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Opeka is a lake in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike — 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
87°
61°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
88°
66°
12 mph
57%
Sat
Rain
70°
67°
17 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 160 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,068 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 168 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,008 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 160 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 887 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,036 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,121 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 160 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 162 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,977 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 797 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,977 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,163 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | 5.5" | |
When does Lake Opeka get stocked?
Going by 18 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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Nearby waters
- Shagbark Lake1.5 mi
- Axehead Lake1.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Peterson Lake1.8 mi
- Belleau Lake2.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Forest Lake2.0 mi
- Murphy Lake2.0 mi
- Park Lake2.2 mi
- Big Bend Lake2.9 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 Opeka fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Opeka?+
Lake Opeka is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Opeka get stocked?+
Going by 18 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Opeka peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Opeka?+
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 Opeka?+
Lake Opeka is a lake in Cook 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.