Pike County · reservoir · 217 acres
Lake Pittsfield
Stocked 20× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Pittsfield is a reservoir in Pike County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) — 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°
62°
7 mph
1%
Fri
Showers
82°
72°
14 mph
76%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
66°
18 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 2,445 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 9,672 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,610 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,234 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 245 | ||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 2,494 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 13,365 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,113 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 280 | ||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 1,206 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 9,785 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,287 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 247 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 5,615 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 534 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 310 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 8,670 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,615 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,187 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 273 | ||
When does Lake Pittsfield get stocked?
Going by 20 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
- New Pittsfield Lake Number 10.7 mi
- New Pittsfield Lake Number 21.6 mi
- Panther Creek2.4 mi
- Pine Lake3.4 mi
- Sleight Pond7.2 mi
- Boss Wilson Pond (historical)6.8 mi
- Columbia Farm Pond7.7 mi
- Moore Creek7.5 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 Pittsfield fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Pittsfield?+
Lake Pittsfield is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) in Pike County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Pittsfield get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Pittsfield peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Pittsfield?+
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 Pittsfield?+
Lake Pittsfield is a reservoir in Pike 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.