Crawford County · lake · 5 acres
Oblong Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · Illinois DNR
Oblong Lake is a lake in Crawford County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
Drizzle
87°
65°
12 mph
28%
Sat
Rain
83°
66°
17 mph
66%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
66°
12 mph
51%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 90 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Brush Creek2.4 mi
- Willow Creek2.4 mi
- Dogwood Creek3.1 mi
- Muddy Creek3.7 mi
- No Business Creek3.7 mi
- Bennett Creek3.4 mi
- Little Creek4.8 mi
- Grassy 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.
Oblong Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oblong Lake?+
Oblong Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Crawford County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Oblong 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 Oblong Lake?+
Oblong Lake is a lake in Crawford 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.