Cook County · lake · 6 acres
Schiller Pond
Stocked 6× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Schiller Pond is a lake in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill, Bluegill x Green Sunfish and 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
Partly cloudy
88°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
66°
13 mph
58%
Sat
Rain
71°
67°
17 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill x Green Sunfish | 2,445 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 10,071 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 600 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 6,268 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 13,937 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 8,425 | 2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Illinois waters with bluegill → · All Illinois waters with bluegill x green sunfish →
Nearby waters
- Willow Creek2.3 mi
- Peterson Lake3.2 mi
- Lake O'Hare2.9 mi
- Park Lake3.8 mi
- Axehead Lake3.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Murphy Lake4.0 mi
- Forest Lake4.2 mi
- Lake Opeka4.8 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
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.
Schiller Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Schiller Pond?+
Schiller Pond is stocked with Bluegill, Bluegill x Green Sunfish and Channel Catfish in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Schiller Pond get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2022, stocking at Schiller Pond peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Schiller Pond?+
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 Schiller Pond?+
Schiller Pond is a lake in Cook 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.