Lawrence County · reservoir · 36 acres
Red Hills Lake
Stocked 5× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Red Hills Lake is a reservoir in Lawrence 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
85°
65°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
71°
12 mph
31%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
67°
16 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 800 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 806 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 480 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 800 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 800 | 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
- Shirley Creek1.3 mi
- Crabapple Creek1.5 mi
- Paul Creek2.9 mi
- The Slough3.2 mi
- Bugaboo Creek3.5 mi
- Seed Creek5.6 mi
- Crab Apple Creek6.0 mi
- Muddy Creek5.5 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.
Red Hills Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Red Hills Lake?+
Red Hills Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Lawrence County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Red Hills Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2022, stocking at Red Hills Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Red Hills 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 Red Hills Lake?+
Red Hills Lake is a reservoir in Lawrence 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.