Washington County · reservoir · 287 acres
Washington County Lake
Stocked 12× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Washington County Lake is a reservoir in Washington County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass — 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°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
85°
69°
14 mph
36%
Sat
Showers
78°
67°
14 mph
53%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,400 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 1,020 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,639 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,800 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 6,000 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,780 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,560 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 5,464 | 2" | |
When does Washington County Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Habbes Lake2.4 mi
- Sugar Creek2.5 mi
- Hickory Lake3.0 mi
- Panther Creek3.8 mi
- Back Creek3.5 mi
- Lanes Lake3.9 mi
- Nashville City Reservoir4.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Nashville Reservoir4.9 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.
Washington County Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Washington County Lake?+
Washington County Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in Washington County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Washington County Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking at Washington County Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Washington County 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 Washington County Lake?+
Washington County Lake is a reservoir in Washington 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.