Macoupin County · reservoir · 69 acres
Old Gillespie Lake
Stocked 3× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Old Gillespie Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin 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
Overcast
83°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
78°
69°
19 mph
57%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
14 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,420 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,420 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,420 | 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
- New Gillespie Lake1.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Adams Branch2.0 mi
- Recirculation Pond4.4 mi
- Deer Run Lake4.7 mi
- Columbia Quarry Lake4.2 mi
- Smith Lake5.3 mi
- Suhling Pond5.2 mi
- Gillespie Country Club Lake5.2 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 Gillespie Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Old Gillespie Lake?+
Old Gillespie Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Macoupin 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 Old 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 Old Gillespie Lake?+
Old 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.