Cook County · reservoir · 15 acres
Lake Shermerville
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Illinois DNR
Lake Shermerville is a reservoir in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill x Green Sunfish and Channel Catfish — 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
Drizzle
82°
65°
13 mph
68%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
16 mph
78%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
14 mph
34%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill x Green Sunfish | 1,110 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 365 | ||
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 bluegill x green sunfish → · All Illinois waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Buffalo Creek1.3 mi
- Lake Potawatomi1.3 mi
- Citation Lake1.5 mi
- Lake Eleanor3.1 mi
- Beck Lake4.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- White Pine Ditch Reservoir3.7 mi
- Indian Creek4.7 mi
- Lake Mary Anne5.4 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 Shermerville fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Shermerville?+
Lake Shermerville is stocked with Bluegill x Green Sunfish and Channel Catfish in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Shermerville?+
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 Shermerville?+
Lake Shermerville is a reservoir 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.