Fayette County · reservoir · 45 acres
Ramsey Lake
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Ramsey Lake is a reservoir in Fayette County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. 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
85°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
67°
15 mph
49%
Sat
Rain
75°
67°
12 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,411 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 840 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,400 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Whitfield Lake0.6 mi
- Caesar Creek2.5 mi
- Otter Branch4.2 mi
- Elliott Creek5.0 mi
- Bailey Branch5.8 mi
- Panther Creek6.4 mi
- Little Creek5.9 mi
- Bolt Creek7.2 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.
Ramsey Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ramsey Lake?+
Ramsey Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Fayette County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ramsey Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at Ramsey Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ramsey 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 Ramsey Lake?+
Ramsey Lake is a reservoir in Fayette County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.