Franklin County · reservoir
Old City Lake
Stocked 3× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Old City Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
85°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
68°
11 mph
33%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
13 mph
50%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 612 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 973 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 612 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Frankfort Reservoir0.4 mi
- West Frankfort City Lake1.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- New City Lake1.4 mi
- Stevens Creek2.1 mi
- Tilley Creek2.0 mi
- Thompsonville Lake5.3 mi
- Gatling Branch5.9 mi
- Little Bessie Creek6.7 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.
Old City Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Old City Lake?+
Old City Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Franklin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Old 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 Old City Lake?+
Old City Lake is a reservoir in Franklin 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.