Cass County · stream · order 8 river · ~3,667 cfs typical
Sangamon River
Stocked 4× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Sangamon River is a stream in Cass County, Illinois, stocked with Walleye — 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
82°
59°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
83°
67°
14 mph
73%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
67°
18 mph
76%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 12,792 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 13,023 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 21,784 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 13,919 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Meyers Pond0.5 mi
- Curry Lake1.6 mi
- Wood Slough3.1 mi
- Little Lake3.6 mi
- Big Lake3.8 mi
- Crane Creek3.8 mi
- Lost Creek3.8 mi
- Sugar Creek5.0 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.
Sangamon River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sangamon River?+
Sangamon River is stocked with Walleye in Cass County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sangamon River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2022, stocking at Sangamon River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sangamon River?+
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 Sangamon River?+
Sangamon River is a stream in Cass 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.