Marion County · reservoir · 65 acres
Salem Reservoir
Stocked 7× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Salem Reservoir is a reservoir in Marion County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Redear Sunfish — 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
Overcast
85°
64°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
66°
19 mph
35%
Sat
Rain
75°
66°
13 mph
59%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 28,611 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 360 | ||
| Jan 1 | Redear Sunfish | 15,832 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with redear sunfish →
Nearby waters
- C and EI Reservoir1.2 mi
- Moose Reservoir1.8 mi
- Town Creek3.5 mi
- Brubaker Creek3.3 mi
- Lofton Lake3.7 mi
- Hecks Lake4.0 mi
- Frosty Acres Lake3.7 mi
- Vermilion Creek4.4 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.
Salem Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Salem Reservoir?+
Salem Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Redear Sunfish in Marion County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Salem Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2021, stocking at Salem Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Salem Reservoir?+
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 Salem Reservoir?+
Salem Reservoir is a reservoir in Marion 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.