Powerton Lake Fishing and Stocking
Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (All Sunfish Spp. Exc. Bss/Crp, Alligator Gar, Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper)), the latest for 2026.
2026 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blue Catfish | 34,277 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2026 | All Sunfish Spp. Exc. Bss/Crp | 300 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 260 | Adult |
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 266 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2026 | Smallmouth Bass | 125,761 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
2025 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 285 | Adult |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 540 | Adult |
| 2025 | Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper) | 25,651 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Black Crappie | 67,795 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Blue Catfish | 22,000 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2025 | Black Crappie | 15,377 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 83,114 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 77,532 | Egg |
| 2025 | Smallmouth Bass | 4,736 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
2024 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Blue Catfish | 22,000 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2024 | Alligator Gar | 1,001 | Adult |
| 2024 | Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper) | 30,992 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 1,647 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2024 | Smallmouth Bass | 83,320 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
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 “Powerton 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.