Montgomery County · reservoir · 17 acres
Litchfield Lake
Stocked 3× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Litchfield Lake is a reservoir in Montgomery County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. 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
83°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
66°
15 mph
56%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
14 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 980 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 980 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 980 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Wayne Helen Lake1.5 mi
- Chautauqua Lake1.8 mi
- Brush Creek3.2 mi
- Walton Lake2.9 mi
- Lake Lou Yaeger3.5 mi
- Shoal Creek Watershed Impoundment Reservoir3.5 mi
- Long Branch4.0 mi
- Kilton Lake5.0 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.
Litchfield Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Litchfield Lake?+
Litchfield Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Montgomery County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Litchfield Lake?+
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 Litchfield Lake?+
Litchfield Lake is a reservoir in Montgomery County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.