McHenry County · lake · 242 acres
McCullom Lake
Stocked 15× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
McCullom Lake is a lake in McHenry County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike — 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°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
63°
11 mph
55%
Sat
Showers
68°
65°
19 mph
87%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,638 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,342 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,665 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,515 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,665 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 764 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,648 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,562 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,336 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 758 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,650 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 6,095 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 752 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,685 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,307 | 2" | |
When does McCullom Lake get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Dutch Creek2.5 mi
- Fox River Reservoir4.0 mi
- Tomahawk Lake3.7 mi
- Wonder Lake3.7 mi
- Lac Louette3.5 mi
- Defiance Lake4.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- North Branch Nippersink Creek5.3 mi
- Wold Lake4.5 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.
McCullom Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in McCullom Lake?+
McCullom Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in McHenry County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does McCullom Lake get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2021, stocking at McCullom Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish McCullom 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 McCullom Lake?+
McCullom Lake is a lake in McHenry 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.