McLean County · reservoir · 14 acres
Miller Park Lake
Stocked 11× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Miller Park Lake is a reservoir in McLean County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill, Bluegill x Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — 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
83°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
81°
66°
17 mph
58%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
20 mph
92%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill x Green Sunfish | 2,940 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 684 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 709 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Bluegill x Green Sunfish | 2,940 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 684 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 410 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 684 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 684 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 1,600 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 684 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,195 | 9" | |
When does Miller Park Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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All Illinois waters with bluegill → · All Illinois waters with bluegill x green sunfish →
Nearby waters
- Little Kickapoo Creek8.1 mi
- Little Kickapoo Creek9.4 mi
- Brian Lake8.4 mi
- Kings Mill Creek8.5 mi
- Mud Creek11.4 mi
- Short Point Creek11.7 mi
- Evergreen Lake12.0 mi
- Sunset Lake11.2 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.
Miller Park Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Miller Park Lake?+
Miller Park Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Bluegill x Green Sunfish, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in McLean County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Miller Park Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking at Miller Park Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Miller Park 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 Miller Park Lake?+
Miller Park Lake is a reservoir in McLean 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.