Christian County · reservoir · 1 acres
Paradise Lake
Stocked 10× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Paradise Lake is a reservoir in Christian 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
Partly cloudy
84°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
79°
68°
17 mph
48%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
13 mph
75%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 8,820 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,640 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 9,275 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,984 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,640 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 7,084 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,688 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,950 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,688 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,640 | 5.5" | |
When does Paradise Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Trulock Lake1.0 mi
- Boyd Lake1.2 mi
- Prairie Fork4.7 mi
- Lusters Lake7.0 mi
- Cotton Creek6.7 mi
- Brush Creek8.3 mi
- Bear Creek9.2 mi
- Ostermeir Pond9.7 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.
Paradise Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Paradise Lake?+
Paradise Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Christian County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Paradise Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2021, stocking at Paradise Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Paradise 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 Paradise Lake?+
Paradise Lake is a reservoir in Christian 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.