Macoupin County · reservoir · 37 acres
Palmyra-Modesto City Lake
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Palmyra-Modesto City Lake is a reservoir in Macoupin County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — 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°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
78°
69°
13 mph
71%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
15 mph
79%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 376 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 315 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 525 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 392 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 430 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with largemouth bass →
Nearby waters
- Lake Greenwood3.0 mi
- Otter Lake3.6 mi
- West Fork Otter Creek3.8 mi
- East Fork Otter Creek3.9 mi
- Hicks Creek4.6 mi
- Whites Pond5.8 mi
- Sunset Lake5.8 mi
- Girard Sunset Lake6.1 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.
Palmyra-Modesto City Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Palmyra-Modesto City Lake?+
Palmyra-Modesto City Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Macoupin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Palmyra-Modesto City Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at Palmyra-Modesto City Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Palmyra-Modesto 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 Palmyra-Modesto City Lake?+
Palmyra-Modesto City 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.