🐟 What fish can you catch in Arlington?

Most commonly caught species around Arlington , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,887 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 671 reported catches Channel catfish - 649 reported catches Bluegill - 467 reported catches Freshwater drum - 329 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Arlington fishing reports?

The latest Arlington , IL fishing reports are: @Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Javi_GC reported a nice Yellow bullhead . .

Fishing in Arlington, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Arlington, Illinois?

Anglers in Arlington , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Hennepin Canal , Lake Mendota , Vermilion River , McPhedran Park .

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

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Top fish species in Arlington

Latest Arlington fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow bullhead

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Channel catfish

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Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

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Freshwater drum

Coon Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

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Fishing regulations in Arlington

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

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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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41°28′17.8″N 89°14′52.1″W

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FAQ about Arlington fishing

Anglers in Arlington, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Hennepin Canal, Lake Mendota, Vermilion River, and McPhedran Park.

Most commonly caught species around Arlington, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,887 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 671 reported catches
Channel catfish - 649 reported catches
Bluegill - 467 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 329 reported catches

The latest Arlington, IL fishing reports are:

@Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Javi_GC reported a nice Yellow bullhead.

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