Will County · reservoir · 42 acres
Monee Reservoir
Stocked 10× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Monee Reservoir is a reservoir in Will County, Illinois, stocked with Black Crappie, Blacknose Crappie, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — 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
Rain
85°
63°
16 mph
62%
Sat
Rain
71°
67°
14 mph
90%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
61°
18 mph
54%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 2,500 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 2,200 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 107 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 2,342 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 41,541 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 2,250 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 28,833 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 2,250 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 550 | 5.5" | |
When does Monee Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Pine Lake4.6 mi
- Lake George6.4 mi
- Richton Crossing Detention Reservoir6.5 mi
- Sauk Trail Lake8.6 mi
- Lake Manteno9.7 mi
- Deer Lake9.1 mi
- Gun Club Lake10.6 mi
- Lake Metonga12.4 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.
Monee Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Monee Reservoir?+
Monee Reservoir is stocked with Black Crappie, Blacknose Crappie, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Will County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Monee Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking at Monee Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Monee Reservoir?+
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 Monee Reservoir?+
Monee Reservoir is a reservoir in Will 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.