Hardin County · reservoir
Lake Tecumseh
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Tecumseh is a reservoir in Hardin County, Illinois, stocked with 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
Overcast
84°
65°
7 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
79°
69°
13 mph
48%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
67°
10 mph
42%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 302 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 180 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 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
- Lake Tacumseh0.0 mi
- Whoopie Cat Lake0.4 mi
- Whoopie Cat Lake0.4 mi
- Hogthief Creek0.6 mi
- Big Creek3.0 mi
- Hosick Creek3.1 mi
- Barnett Branch4.3 mi
- Barnett Lake4.4 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 Tecumseh fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Tecumseh?+
Lake Tecumseh is stocked with Channel Catfish in Hardin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Tecumseh get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Tecumseh peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Tecumseh?+
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 Tecumseh?+
Lake Tecumseh is a reservoir in Hardin 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.