Hardin County · reservoir · 22 acres
Whoopie Cat Lake
Whoopie Cat Lake is a reservoir in Hardin County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
66°
7 mph
15%
Sat
Rain
79°
69°
13 mph
46%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
10 mph
50%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Whoopie Cat Lake0.0 mi
- Lake Tecumseh0.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lake Tacumseh0.4 mi
- Hogthief Creek1.0 mi
- Big Creek2.6 mi
- Hosick Creek2.9 mi
- Barnett Branch3.9 mi
- Barnett Lake4.0 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.
Whoopie Cat Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Whoopie Cat 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 Whoopie Cat Lake?+
Whoopie Cat Lake is a reservoir in Hardin County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.