Winnebago County · reservoir · 151 acres
Pierce Lake
Stocked 19× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Pierce Lake is a reservoir in Winnebago County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and 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°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
65°
13 mph
62%
Sat
Showers
68°
65°
19 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 10,080 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,220 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 165 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,148 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 10,776 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,855 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 167 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 6,628 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 9,540 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,855 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 166 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,161 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 8,569 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,713 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 171 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,985 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 9,180 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,305 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 162 | ||
When does Pierce Lake get stocked?
Going by 19 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
- Spring Lake3.3 mi
- Windsor Lake3.0 mi
- Willow Creek4.0 mi
- South Kinnikinnick Creek5.3 mi
- North Kinnikinnick Creek5.5 mi
- Meander Creek4.7 mi
- Reuben Aldeen Park Lake5.8 mi
- Beaver Creek7.0 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.
Pierce Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pierce Lake?+
Pierce Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye in Winnebago County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pierce Lake get stocked?+
Going by 19 records since 2021, stocking at Pierce Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pierce 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 Pierce Lake?+
Pierce Lake is a reservoir 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.