Sangamon County · reservoir · 293 acres
Lake Springfield
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Springfield is a reservoir in Sangamon County, Illinois, stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Walleye — 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
Rain
81°
67°
14 mph
65%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
14 mph
83%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
65°
17 mph
57%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 84,054 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 40,268 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 28,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 180 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 42,442 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 42,347 | 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
- Brush Creek2.1 mi
- Horse Creek3.3 mi
- Lick Creek4.2 mi
- Black Branch6.2 mi
- Lake Commanche8.0 mi
- Sugar Creek8.0 mi
- South Fork Sangamon River8.2 mi
- Clear Lake8.6 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 Springfield fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Springfield?+
Lake Springfield is stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Walleye in Sangamon County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Springfield get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Springfield peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Springfield?+
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 Springfield?+
Lake Springfield is a reservoir in Sangamon 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.