Knox County · reservoir · 111 acres
Lake Storey
Stocked 16× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Storey is a reservoir in Knox County, Illinois, stocked with Black Crappie x White Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Muskellunge — 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
82°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
73°
67°
15 mph
76%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
20 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 6,712 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,900 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 138 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 6,806 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 3,900 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 135 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 8,462 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie x White Crappie | 2,000 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,900 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 138 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 6,706 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,900 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 147 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 8,517 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,900 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 138 | ||
When does Lake Storey get stocked?
Going by 16 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 black crappie x white crappie → · All Illinois waters with blue catfish →
Nearby waters
- Rice Lake4.7 mi
- Glenwood Lake4.8 mi
- Glass Lake4.6 mi
- South Henderson Creek4.8 mi
- Gale Lake5.2 mi
- Purington Lakes5.8 mi
- Railroad Pond8.1 mi
- Lake Bracken8.9 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 Storey fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Storey?+
Lake Storey is stocked with Black Crappie x White Crappie, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Muskellunge in Knox County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Storey get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Storey peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Storey?+
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 Storey?+
Lake Storey is a reservoir in Knox 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.