Storey Lake Fishing near Galesburg, Illinois

Storey Lake is a reservoir located just 3.5 miles from Galesburg, in Knox County, in the state of Illinois, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including muskie, panfish, bream/bluegill, perch, carp, pumpkinseed, walleye, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, catfish, bullhead, rock bass, sunfish and warmouth here. Whether you’re fly fishing, baitcasting or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Storey Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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