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Fishing in Alton, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Alton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Green sunfish
Green sunfish
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

Walker Lake

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Rainbow trout

Walker Lake

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Rainbow trout

Walker Lake

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Rainbow trout

Walker Lake

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Rainbow trout

Walker Lake

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Rainbow trout

Walker Lake

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Largemouth bass

Town and Country Crossing Pond

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Largemouth bass

Park Charles South Lake Number 1

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Rainbow trout

Jefferson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Town and Country Crossing Pond

22 in · 5 lb

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About Alton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Alton, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 14,618 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,653 catches for Channel catfish, and 2,088 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Alton

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.

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FAQ about Alton fishing

Anglers in Alton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Missouri River (MO), Tower Lake, Spanish Lake, and Gorden Moore Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Alton, IL:
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