Pierce Lake Fishing and Stocking
Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (Channel Catfish, Musky, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye), the latest for 2026.
2026 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Musky | 174 | Adult |
| 2026 | Channel Catfish | 3,865 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2026 | Walleye | 10,080 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
2025 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Musky | 165 | Adult |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,148 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Walleye | 10,776 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | 3,220 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
2024 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Musky | 167 | Adult |
| 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 6,628 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Walleye | 9,540 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | 3,855 | 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 “Pierce 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.