Richland County · reservoir
M D Borah Lake
Stocked 10× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
M D Borah Lake is a reservoir in Richland County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) 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
Overcast
84°
65°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
68°
11 mph
32%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
67°
15 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 9,516 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,211 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 1,611 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 11,130 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 721 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 8,059 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
When does M D Borah Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2022, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with striped bass x white bass (wiper) →
Nearby waters
- Webber Lake0.2 mi
- Olney Lake0.5 mi
- East Fork Lake1.1 mi
- East Fork Lake1.1 mi
- Vernor Lake1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- East Fork Fox River2.2 mi
- Long Branch2.4 mi
- Mash Creek2.5 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.
M D Borah Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in M D Borah Lake?+
M D Borah Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) in Richland County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does M D Borah Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2022, stocking at M D Borah Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish M D Borah 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 M D Borah Lake?+
M D Borah Lake is a reservoir in Richland 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.