Will County · lake · 26 acres
Milliken Lake
Stocked 10× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Milliken Lake is a lake in Will County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass 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
85°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
63°
15 mph
59%
Sat
Showers
69°
67°
21 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,174 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 3,715 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,386 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,055 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 473 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,754 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,158 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 633 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,055 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,055 | 5.5" | |
When does Milliken Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Prairie Creek0.4 mi
- Forked Creek2.3 mi
- Frontage Road Pond3.0 mi
- Little Shadow Lake3.4 mi
- Big Shadow Lake3.5 mi
- Third Shadow Lake3.6 mi
- Dinosaur Lake3.9 mi
- Grant Creek3.6 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.
Milliken Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Milliken Lake?+
Milliken Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout in Will County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Milliken Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking at Milliken Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Milliken 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 Milliken Lake?+
Milliken Lake is a lake in Will 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.