Tazewell County · reservoir · 1,411 acres
Powerton Cooling Lake
Stocked 34× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Powerton Cooling Lake is a reservoir in Tazewell County, Illinois, stocked with Alligator Gar, All Sunfish spp. exc. BSS/CRP, Black Crappie and Blue 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
Mostly clear
84°
58°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
75°
67°
17 mph
71%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
20 mph
89%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 124,624 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 124,624 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | All Sunfish spp. exc. BSS/CRP | 300 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 260 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 540 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,736 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 77,532 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 83,114 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 25,651 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 15,377 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 22,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 285 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 83,114 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 67,795 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,647 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 83,320 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 30,992 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Alligator Gar | 1,001 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 83,320 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 22,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 139,587 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Alligator Gar | 2,064 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 15,900 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 662,995 | ||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 139,587 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 28,698 | ||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 27,278 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 662,995 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 129 | ||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 533,250 | ||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 268 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 22,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 146,370 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 22,000 | 5.5" | |
When does Powerton Cooling Lake get stocked?
Going by 34 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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All Illinois waters with alligator gar → · All Illinois waters with all sunfish spp. exc. bss/crp →
Nearby waters
- Lamarsh Creek1.0 mi
- Pond Lily Lake1.0 mi
- Mackinaw River1.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lost Creek1.5 mi
- Little Lamarsh Creek1.9 mi
- East Branch Lamarsh Creek2.6 mi
- West Branch Lamarsh Creek2.6 mi
- Dead Lake (historical)2.1 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.
Powerton Cooling Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Powerton Cooling Lake?+
Powerton Cooling Lake is stocked with Alligator Gar, All Sunfish spp. exc. BSS/CRP, Black Crappie and Blue Catfish in Tazewell County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Powerton Cooling Lake get stocked?+
Going by 34 records since 2021, stocking at Powerton Cooling Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Powerton Cooling 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 Powerton Cooling Lake?+
Powerton Cooling Lake is a reservoir in Tazewell 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.