Edwards County · reservoir · 19 acres
West Salem Reservoir
Stocked 5× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
West Salem Reservoir is a reservoir in Edwards County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. 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°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
66°
13 mph
27%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
18 mph
49%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 403 | 9" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 400 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 400 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 400 | 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
- West Salem New Reservoir0.2 mi
- Harrison Lake0.8 mi
- Krajec Lake1.1 mi
- Johnson Creek3.6 mi
- Crooked Creek3.9 mi
- Simmons Creek4.6 mi
- Little Bonpas Creek4.2 mi
- Madden Creek4.6 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.
West Salem Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Salem Reservoir?+
West Salem Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish in Edwards County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does West Salem Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2021, stocking at West Salem Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish West Salem Reservoir?+
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 Salem Reservoir?+
West Salem Reservoir is a reservoir in Edwards County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.