Jasper County · reservoir · 144 acres
Sam Parr Lake
Stocked 12× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Sam Parr Lake is a reservoir in Jasper County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) — 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
84°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
67°
13 mph
32%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
66°
16 mph
70%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 11,895 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 1,900 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 16,695 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,600 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 912 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 11,943 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,105 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
When does Sam Parr Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
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 striped bass x white bass (wiper) →
Nearby waters
- Lake Jasper1.4 mi
- West Crooked Creek1.8 mi
- East Crooked Creek1.8 mi
- Lake Sandpoint2.4 mi
- Mint Creek3.5 mi
- Turkey Creek3.7 mi
- Crooked Creek4.3 mi
- Hunts Branch4.3 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.
Sam Parr Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sam Parr Lake?+
Sam Parr Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) in Jasper County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sam Parr Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking at Sam Parr Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sam Parr 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 Sam Parr Lake?+
Sam Parr Lake is a reservoir in Jasper 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.