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West Frankfort City Lake
Stocked 4× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
West Frankfort City Lake is a lake in Franklin County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2024. 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°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
68°
11 mph
33%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
13 mph
51%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 9" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 5.5" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- New City Lake0.0 mi
- West Frankfort Reservoir1.3 mi
- Old City Lake1.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Stevens Creek2.3 mi
- Tilley Creek2.9 mi
- Thompsonville Lake4.0 mi
- Little Bessie Creek6.6 mi
- Gatling Branch6.2 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.
West Frankfort City Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Frankfort City Lake?+
West Frankfort City Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Franklin County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2024 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Frankfort City Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2022, stocking at West Frankfort City Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Frankfort City 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 West Frankfort City Lake?+
West Frankfort City Lake is a lake in Franklin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.