De Witt County · reservoir · 28 acres
Weldon Springs Lake
Stocked 15× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Weldon Springs Lake is a reservoir in De Witt County, Illinois, stocked with Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) — 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°
60°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
15 mph
53%
Sat
Showers
75°
68°
18 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 725 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 8,186 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 8,186 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 4,830 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,680 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 734 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 3,658 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 300 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 435 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 5,060 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 725 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 726 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 6,674 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,714 | 5.5" | |
When does Weldon Springs Lake get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- North Fork Salt Creek2.9 mi
- Banta Lakes3.7 mi
- Little Galilee Lake4.6 mi
- Coon Creek4.8 mi
- Lake Shinneman5.0 mi
- Lake Clinton6.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Clinton Anglers Lakes7.6 mi
- Gibson Lakes7.0 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.
Weldon Springs Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Weldon Springs Lake?+
Weldon Springs Lake is stocked with Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) in De Witt County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Weldon Springs Lake get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2021, stocking at Weldon Springs Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Weldon Springs 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 Weldon Springs Lake?+
Weldon Springs Lake is a reservoir in De Witt 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.