Cook County Trout Stocking Schedule, Fall 2026, Illinois
7 waters in Cook County on the Illinois season program; Illinois DNR publishes windows, not dates.
Data checked 2026-10-24 · source: Illinois DNR · all of Illinois
Stocked waters in Cook County
| Water | Last stocked | Next announced | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axehead Lake | fall 2026 | Rainbow trout | |
| Belleau Lake | fall 2026 | Rainbow trout | |
| Busse Woods North Lake | fall 2026 | Rainbow trout | |
| Green Lake in Calumet City | fall 2026 | Rainbow trout | |
| Horsetail Lake | fall 2026 | Rainbow trout | |
| Sag Quarry East | fall 2026 | Rainbow trout | |
| Wolf Lake at William W. Powers State Recreation Area | fall 2026 | Rainbow trout |
Stocked in the last 45 days
| Date | Water | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18 | Axehead Lake | Rainbow trout | |
| Oct 18 | Belleau Lake | Rainbow trout | |
| Oct 18 | Busse Woods North Lake | Rainbow trout | |
| Oct 18 | Green Lake in Calumet City | Rainbow trout | |
| Oct 18 | Horsetail Lake | Rainbow trout | |
| Oct 18 | Sag Quarry East | Rainbow trout | |
| Oct 18 | Wolf Lake at William W. Powers State Recreation Area | Rainbow trout |
All rows come from Illinois DNR publications
(official page).
Schedules change without notice, sometimes the same morning.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Illinois fishing
regulations.