Fulton County · reservoir
Little Sister Lake
Stocked 4× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Little Sister Lake is a reservoir in Fulton 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
Mostly clear
84°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
76°
68°
14 mph
75%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
20 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 812 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 480 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 800 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 800 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rattlesnake Branch2.6 mi
- Sludge Pond Number 1-3A3.6 mi
- Evelen Lake3.6 mi
- Slim Lake (historical)4.5 mi
- Little Sister Creek4.9 mi
- Grass Lake (historical)5.2 mi
- Big Sister Creek5.6 mi
- Slug Run4.4 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.
Little Sister Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Little Sister Lake?+
Little Sister Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Fulton County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Little Sister Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2021, stocking at Little Sister Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Little Sister 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 Little Sister Lake?+
Little Sister Lake is a reservoir in Fulton 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.