Whiteside County · spring
Mineral Springs
Stocked 7× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Mineral Springs is a spring in Whiteside County, Illinois — 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
82°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
73°
65°
17 mph
72%
Sat
Rain
73°
65°
20 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | All Sunfish spp. exc. BSS/CRP | 540 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 90 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 460 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 710 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 700 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 700 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 714 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Erie3.5 mi
- Lynn Creek4.4 mi
- Mineral Spring Creek5.5 mi
- Rock Creek5.1 mi
- Cattail Creek7.8 mi
- Spring Creek7.7 mi
- Upper Beaver Lake8.2 mi
- Lower Beaver Lake8.4 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.
Mineral Springs fishing — FAQ
When does Mineral Springs get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2021, stocking at Mineral Springs peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mineral Springs?+
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 Mineral Springs?+
Mineral Springs is a spring in Whiteside 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.