🐟 What fish can you catch in Albany?

Most commonly caught species around Albany , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,564 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,137 reported catches Channel catfish - 978 reported catches Bluegill - 954 reported catches Freshwater drum - 517 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Albany fishing reports?

The latest Albany , IL fishing reports are: @daniels2771 reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Feeder Canal . @eshon9785 reported a nice White crappie at Hennepin Canal . @eshon9785 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @daniels2771 reported a nice Black crappie at Hennepin Feeder Canal . @Karma- reported a nice Bluegill at Horseshoe Pond County Park . .

Fishing in Albany, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Albany, Illinois?

Anglers in Albany , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI) , Mississippi River (IL) , Lost Grove Lake , Wapsipinicon River , Kildeer Park .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Albany?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Albany

Latest Albany fishing reports

White bass

Hennepin Feeder Canal

8 in · 1 lb

White crappie

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Black crappie

Hennepin Feeder Canal

6 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

Horseshoe Pond County Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Railroad Lake

length · weight

White bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

White bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

White crappie

The Henne-Puddle

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Albany

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°47′10″N 90°12′58.7″W

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FAQ about Albany fishing

Anglers in Albany, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Mississippi River (IL), Lost Grove Lake, Wapsipinicon River, and Kildeer Park.

Most commonly caught species around Albany, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,564 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,137 reported catches
Channel catfish - 978 reported catches
Bluegill - 954 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 517 reported catches

The latest Albany, IL fishing reports are:

@daniels2771 reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Feeder Canal.
@eshon9785 reported a nice White crappie at Hennepin Canal.
@eshon9785 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@daniels2771 reported a nice Black crappie at Hennepin Feeder Canal.
@Karma- reported a nice Bluegill at Horseshoe Pond County Park.

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