Cook County · lake · 35 acres
Wampum Lake
Stocked 6× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Wampum Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill and Northern Pike — 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
86°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
64°
13 mph
51%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
15 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 165 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 145 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 140 | 9" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 140 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Northern Pike | 144 | 9" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 21,134 | 2" | |
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 bluegill → · All Illinois waters with northern pike →
Nearby waters
- Thorn Lake0.5 mi
- Swets Lake1.1 mi
- North Creek1.3 mi
- Thorn Creek1.6 mi
- Deer Creek2.6 mi
- Butterfield Creek2.6 mi
- Green Lake2.6 mi
- Lake Victory3.6 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.
Wampum Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wampum Lake?+
Wampum Lake is stocked with Bluegill and Northern Pike in Cook County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Wampum Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2021, stocking at Wampum Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Wampum 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 Wampum Lake?+
Wampum Lake 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.