Will County · reservoir · 81 acres
Whalon Lake
Stocked 8× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Whalon Lake is a reservoir in Will County, Illinois, stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye — 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
85°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
65°
13 mph
55%
Sat
Rain
71°
67°
19 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 4,374 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 2,170 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 4,560 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 1,956 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 6,907 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 500 | 9" | |
When does Whalon Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Nearby waters
- Blackhawk Pond0.9 mi
- Pathways Pond0.9 mi
- West Branch Du Page River3.0 mi
- East Branch Du Page River3.0 mi
- Lake Saint Benedict4.1 mi
- Rock Lake4.0 mi
- Four Lakes4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lake Strini4.9 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Whalon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Whalon Lake?+
Whalon Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye in Will County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Whalon Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2021, stocking at Whalon Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Whalon 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 Whalon Lake?+
Whalon Lake is a reservoir in Will 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.