Cook County · reservoir · 302 acres
Skokie Lagoons
Stocked 14× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Skokie Lagoons is a reservoir in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and 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
87°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
64°
12 mph
53%
Sat
Rain
71°
68°
24 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 975 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 12,960 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,752 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 968 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 10,660 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,850 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 968 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 13,100 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,750 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 968 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 9,900 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,750 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 981 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 10,153 | 2" | |
When does Skokie Lagoons get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2022, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with channel catfish → · All Illinois waters with northern pike →
Nearby waters
- Citation Lake4.6 mi
- Lake Eleanor5.1 mi
- Lake Shermerville5.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Techny Reservoir5.2 mi
- Beck Lake6.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Buffalo Creek5.8 mi
- Lake Mary Anne7.0 mi
- Lake Potawatomi6.0 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.
Skokie Lagoons fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Skokie Lagoons?+
Skokie Lagoons is stocked with Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Walleye in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Skokie Lagoons get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2022, stocking at Skokie Lagoons peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Skokie Lagoons?+
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 Skokie Lagoons?+
Skokie Lagoons is a reservoir 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.