Tazewell County · stream · order 6 river · ~778 cfs typical
Mackinaw River
1 stocking on record · Illinois DNR
Mackinaw River is a stream in Tazewell County, Illinois, stocked with Northern Pike — 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
Partly cloudy
84°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
74°
65°
17 mph
70%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
20 mph
89%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 779 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Little Lamarsh Creek0.5 mi
- Kingston Lake1.0 mi
- Pond Lily Lake1.1 mi
- Powerton Cooling Lake1.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Hollis Park Lake2.0 mi
- Lamarsh Creek1.9 mi
- East Branch Lamarsh Creek2.9 mi
- West Branch Lamarsh Creek2.9 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.
Mackinaw River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mackinaw River?+
Mackinaw River is stocked with Northern Pike in Tazewell County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Mackinaw River?+
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 Mackinaw River?+
Mackinaw River is a stream in Tazewell 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.