Schuyler County · reservoir · 252 acres
Schuy-Rush Lake
Stocked 14× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Schuy-Rush Lake is a reservoir in Schuyler County, Illinois, stocked with Blue Catfish, Muskellunge 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
Partly cloudy
84°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
79°
68°
16 mph
68%
Sat
Rain
74°
67°
18 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,528 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 6,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 206 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 10,780 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 6,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 205 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 10,974 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 201 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 6,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 201 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 12,314 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 6,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 228 | ||
When does Schuy-Rush Lake get stocked?
Going by 14 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 blue catfish → · All Illinois waters with muskellunge →
Nearby waters
- East Fork Crane Creek1.4 mi
- McCormick Pond1.7 mi
- Town Branch4.9 mi
- Crane Creek5.7 mi
- Logan Creek5.6 mi
- La Moine River6.3 mi
- Curry Lake6.2 mi
- Peabody Lake6.2 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.
Schuy-Rush Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Schuy-Rush Lake?+
Schuy-Rush Lake is stocked with Blue Catfish, Muskellunge and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) in Schuyler County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Schuy-Rush Lake get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2021, stocking at Schuy-Rush Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Schuy-Rush 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 Schuy-Rush Lake?+
Schuy-Rush Lake is a reservoir in Schuyler 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.