Shelby County · reservoir · 206 acres
Lake Pana
Stocked 10× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Pana is a reservoir in Shelby County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Muskellunge — 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°
62°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
65°
15 mph
51%
Sat
Showers
77°
67°
14 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,600 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 158 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,360 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 152 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,600 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 150 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,600 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 153 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,600 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 150 | ||
When does Lake Pana get stocked?
Going by 10 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 muskellunge →
Nearby waters
- Boy Scout Lake3.1 mi
- Coal Creek4.4 mi
- Paragon Lake3.8 mi
- Matney Branch6.2 mi
- Opossum Creek6.7 mi
- Mud Creek7.2 mi
- Rocky Branch7.6 mi
- Little Creek11.6 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 Pana fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Pana?+
Lake Pana is stocked with Channel Catfish and Muskellunge in Shelby County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Pana get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Pana peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Pana?+
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 Pana?+
Lake Pana is a reservoir in Shelby 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.