Illinois River - Starved Rock Pool Fishing and Stocking
Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (Black Crappie, Sauger and Smallmouth Bass), the latest for 2026.
2026 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sauger | 78,213 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2026 | Sauger | 300,000 | Not Specified |
| 2026 | Smallmouth Bass | 25,156 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
2025 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Black Crappie | 20,892 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 36,526 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Sauger | 1,835,000 | Not Specified |
| 2025 | Sauger | 47,668 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
2024 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,232 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 26,591 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Sauger | 141,402 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Sauger | 2,602,000 | Not Specified |
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 “Illinois River - Starved Rock Pool”. 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.