Ogle County · reservoir · 70 acres
Lake Sule
Stocked 20× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Sule is a reservoir in Ogle County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) — 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
75°
64°
19 mph
70%
Sat
Rain
69°
64°
19 mph
61%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
59°
15 mph
6%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,293 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,293 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,805 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 80 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,243 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,416 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 8,448 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 77 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 7,316 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 840 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 616 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 77 | ||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 350 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 82 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 5,832 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,325 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 602 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 78 | ||
When does Lake Sule get stocked?
Going by 20 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- North Creston Ditch1.1 mi
- Creston Ditch1.8 mi
- Lake Lida1.8 mi
- Spring Lake2.3 mi
- Johns Creek3.4 mi
- Steward Creek4.1 mi
- Beach Creek4.9 mi
- East Branch Kilbuck Creek5.1 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 Sule fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Sule?+
Lake Sule is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) in Ogle County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Sule get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Sule peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Sule?+
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 Sule?+
Lake Sule is a reservoir in Ogle 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.