Macoupin County · reservoir · 205 acres
New Gillespie Lake
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
New Gillespie Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) — 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
Overcast
84°
63°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
78°
70°
14 mph
57%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
14 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,140 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 2,386 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,140 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,140 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 2,145 | 2" | |
Angler reports
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All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with striped bass x white bass (wiper) →
Nearby waters
- Adams Branch0.9 mi
- Old Gillespie Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Recirculation Pond3.9 mi
- Suhling Pond4.5 mi
- Smith Lake4.7 mi
- Lake Catatoga4.4 mi
- Deer Run Lake4.9 mi
- Meshach Lake4.9 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.
New Gillespie Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in New Gillespie Lake?+
New Gillespie Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) in Macoupin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does New Gillespie Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at New Gillespie Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish New Gillespie 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 New Gillespie Lake?+
New Gillespie Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin 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.