Cook County · reservoir · 121 acres
Tampier Lake
Stocked 18× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Tampier Lake is a reservoir in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill, 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°
61°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
66°
15 mph
54%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
20 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 482 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 12,960 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 11,660 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 480 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 24,936 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 24,936 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 480 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 481 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 9,900 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 495 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 19,400 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 19,400 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 122,936 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
When does Tampier Lake get stocked?
Going by 18 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Tampier Slough0.6 mi
- Bergman Slough1.6 mi
- Holy Family Villa Lake1.7 mi
- McGinnis Slough1.9 mi
- McGinnis Slough1.9 mi
- Horsetail Lake2.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Papoose Lake2.5 mi
- Saganashkee Slough3.2 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.
Tampier Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tampier Lake?+
Tampier Lake is stocked with Bluegill, 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 Tampier Lake get stocked?+
Going by 18 records since 2021, stocking at Tampier Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Tampier 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 Tampier Lake?+
Tampier Lake 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.