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George Lake Fishing and Stocking

Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (Channel Catfish, Musky, Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper) and Walleye), the latest for 2026.

2026 Stocking

PeriodSpeciesFishSize
2026Musky170Adult
2026Channel Catfish2,505Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7")
2026Walleye11,685Fingerling (1 - 3")

2025 Stocking

PeriodSpeciesFishSize
2025Musky172Adult
2025Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper)8,911Fingerling (1 - 3")
2025Channel Catfish3,360Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7")
2025Walleye12,680Fingerling (1 - 3")

2024 Stocking

PeriodSpeciesFishSize
2024Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper)6,909Fingerling (1 - 3")
2024Musky182Adult
2024Walleye26,023Fingerling (1 - 3")
2024Channel Catfish1,998Fingerling (1 - 3")
2024Channel Catfish1,332Advanced 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 “George, Lake”. 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.