Four Lakes Fishing and Stocking
Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout), the latest for 2026.
2026 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bluegill | 9,947 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 525 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,636 | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") |
2025 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bluegill | 8,780 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,081 | Adult |
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 525 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
2024 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bluegill | 4,161 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 1,622 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | 340 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Four Lakes”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.