Opeka Lake Fishing and Stocking
Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike), the latest for 2026.
2026 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Channel Catfish | 1,062 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 1,026 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2026 | Northern Pike | 160 | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") |
2025 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | 1,008 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 2,068 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Northern Pike | 168 | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") |
2024 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | 600 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Northern Pike | 160 | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") |
| 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 2,036 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Largemouth Bass | 887 | 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 “Opeka 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.