Pope County · lake
One Horse Gap Lake
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
One Horse Gap Lake is a lake in Pope 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
84°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
8 mph
25%
Sat
Rain
78°
67°
12 mph
58%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 655 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 390 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 650 | 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
- Hobbs Creek2.2 mi
- Hicks Branch2.2 mi
- Grand Pierre Lake2.5 mi
- Pinhook Creek3.3 mi
- East Fork Little Lusk Creek3.0 mi
- Rose Creek3.6 mi
- Hart Creek3.8 mi
- Humm Lake3.6 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.
One Horse Gap Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in One Horse Gap Lake?+
One Horse Gap Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Pope County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does One Horse Gap Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at One Horse Gap Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish One Horse Gap 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 One Horse Gap Lake?+
One Horse Gap Lake is a lake in Pope 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.