Winnebago County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,864 cfs typical
Pecatonica River
Stocked 5× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Pecatonica River is a stream in Winnebago County, Illinois, stocked with Walleye — 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
86°
56°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
64°
15 mph
56%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
18 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 15,769 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 13,892 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 12,766 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 7,334 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 12,312 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rock River0.5 mi
- Raccoon Creek1.4 mi
- Dry Creek1.7 mi
- Victoria Lake2.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2024
- Pearl Lake3.3 mi
- North Kinnikinnick Creek3.4 mi
- South Kinnikinnick Creek3.6 mi
- 3391 Reservoir4.6 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.
Pecatonica River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pecatonica River?+
Pecatonica River is stocked with Walleye in Winnebago County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pecatonica River get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2022, stocking at Pecatonica River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pecatonica River?+
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 Pecatonica River?+
Pecatonica River is a stream in Winnebago 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.