Richland County · reservoir · 33 acres
Vernor Lake
Stocked 5× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Vernor Lake is a reservoir in Richland County, Illinois, stocked with 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
Overcast
84°
65°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
67°
12 mph
32%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
19 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 763 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 450 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- East Fork Fox River0.6 mi
- Mash Creek0.9 mi
- Webber Lake1.6 mi
- M D Borah Lake1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Long Branch2.4 mi
- East Fork Lake1.9 mi
- Camp Branch2.6 mi
- Olney Lake2.2 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.
Vernor Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Vernor Lake?+
Vernor Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Richland County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Vernor Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2022, stocking at Vernor Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Vernor 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 Vernor Lake?+
Vernor Lake is a reservoir in Richland 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.