🐟 What fish can you catch in Alvan?

Most commonly caught species around Alvan , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,331 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 341 reported catches Channel catfish - 207 reported catches Bluegill - 173 reported catches White crappie - 83 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Alvan fishing reports?

The latest Alvan , IL fishing reports are: @andrewsjade reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Georgetown Reservoir . @andrewsjade reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Georgetown Reservoir . @cfauver01 reported a nice Black crappie at Inland Sea . @BYRDIE8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Fork Pond . @BYRDIE8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Fork Pond . .

Fishing in Alvan, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Alvan, Illinois?

Anglers in Alvan , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River , Lake Vermilion , Lake Mingo , North Fork Vermilion River , Clear Lake .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Alvan?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Alvan , IL was a 6 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @levimiller6242 at East Fork Coal Creek on May 14, 2021 .

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Alvan

Latest Alvan fishing reports

Yellow bullhead

Georgetown Reservoir

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Yellow bullhead

Georgetown Reservoir

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Black crappie

Inland Sea

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Largemouth bass

Middle Fork Pond

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Largemouth bass

Middle Fork Pond

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Largemouth bass

High Lake

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Rock bass

Middle Fork Vermilion River

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Smallmouth bass

Middle Fork Vermilion River

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Smallmouth bass

Middle Fork Vermilion River

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Yellow bullhead

Lake Holiday Hide-away

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Fishing regulations in Alvan

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 May 8th, 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

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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

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40°18′25.2″N 87°36′24.8″W

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FAQ about Alvan fishing

Anglers in Alvan, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River, Lake Vermilion, Lake Mingo, North Fork Vermilion River, and Clear Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Alvan, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,331 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 341 reported catches
Channel catfish - 207 reported catches
Bluegill - 173 reported catches
White crappie - 83 reported catches

The latest Alvan, IL fishing reports are:

@andrewsjade reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Georgetown Reservoir.
@andrewsjade reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Georgetown Reservoir.
@cfauver01 reported a nice Black crappie at Inland Sea.
@BYRDIE8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Fork Pond.
@BYRDIE8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Fork Pond.

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