St. Clair County · lake
Whispering Willow Lake
Stocked 11× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Whispering Willow Lake is a lake in St. Clair 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
88°
66°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Showers
90°
72°
13 mph
50%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
67°
10 mph
68%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,019 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,400 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,021 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,000 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,429 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 4,008 | 2" | |
When does Whispering Willow Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Grand Marais Lake1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Powdermill Creek3.1 mi
- Spring Lake2.9 mi
- Crooked Lake3.4 mi
- Negro Hollow Creek3.5 mi
- Old Cahokia Creek4.3 mi
- Canteen Lake4.8 mi
- Schoenberger Creek4.5 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.
Whispering Willow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Whispering Willow Lake?+
Whispering Willow Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass in St. Clair County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Whispering Willow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2021, stocking at Whispering Willow Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Whispering Willow 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 Whispering Willow Lake?+
Whispering Willow Lake is a lake in St. Clair 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.