Gallatin County · reservoir · 27 acres
Pounds Hollow Lake
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Pounds Hollow Lake is a reservoir in Gallatin 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
81°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
83°
67°
8 mph
23%
Sat
Showers
78°
66°
14 mph
44%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 180 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Robinette Creek2.5 mi
- Eagle Creek2.6 mi
- Little Eagle Creek2.9 mi
- Hutt Creek2.8 mi
- Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake2.8 mi
- Black Branch3.4 mi
- Sugarcamp Branch3.4 mi
- Schneider Pond3.1 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.
Pounds Hollow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pounds Hollow Lake?+
Pounds Hollow Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Gallatin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pounds Hollow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Pounds Hollow Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pounds Hollow 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 Pounds Hollow Lake?+
Pounds Hollow Lake is a reservoir in Gallatin 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.