Cumberland County · reservoir
Montrose City Lake
Stocked 4× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Montrose City Lake is a reservoir in Cumberland County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2024. 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
84°
62°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
65°
13 mph
32%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
65°
14 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 570 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 950 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 950 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 950 | 5.5" | |
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
- Woodbury Lake0.1 mi
- Spring Point Creek1.5 mi
- Webster Branch1.3 mi
- Cottonwood Creek1.6 mi
- Island Creek1.8 mi
- Turkey Creek2.3 mi
- Mule Creek3.2 mi
- Muddy Creek4.1 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.
Montrose City Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Montrose City Lake?+
Montrose City Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Cumberland County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2024 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Montrose City Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2021, stocking at Montrose City Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Montrose City 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 Montrose City Lake?+
Montrose City Lake is a reservoir in Cumberland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.