Fishing in Astoria, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Astoria, Illinois?

Anglers in Astoria , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Sangamon River , Spoon River , Dierker Lake , Schuy-Rush Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Astoria?

Most commonly caught species around Astoria , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,277 reported catches Channel catfish - 250 reported catches Black crappie - 209 reported catches Bluegill - 180 reported catches White crappie - 61 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Astoria fishing reports?

The latest Astoria , IL fishing reports are: @alissamontgomery reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fitch Lake . @ronnietazelaar reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Illinois River . @ronnietazelaar reported a nice Brown trout at Illinois River . @ronnietazelaar reported a nice Northern pike at Illinois River . @ronnietazelaar reported a nice Northern pike at Illinois River . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Astoria

Latest Astoria fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Fitch Lake

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Illinois River

length · weight

Brown trout

Illinois River

length · weight

Northern pike

Illinois River

length · weight

Northern pike

Illinois River

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Sangamon River

length · weight

Longnose gar

Sangamon River

30 in · 2 lb 1 oz

Freshwater drum

Illinois River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Orangespotted sunfish

Illinois River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Astoria

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 June 10th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°13′40.4″N 90°21′23.4″W

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FAQ about Astoria fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Astoria, Illinois?

Anglers in Astoria, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Sangamon River, Spoon River, Dierker Lake, and Schuy-Rush Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Astoria?

Most commonly caught species around Astoria, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,277 reported catches
Channel catfish - 250 reported catches
Black crappie - 209 reported catches
Bluegill - 180 reported catches
White crappie - 61 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Astoria fishing reports?

The latest Astoria, IL fishing reports are:

@alissamontgomery reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fitch Lake.
@ronnietazelaar reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Illinois River.
@ronnietazelaar reported a nice Brown trout at Illinois River.
@ronnietazelaar reported a nice Northern pike at Illinois River.
@ronnietazelaar reported a nice Northern pike at Illinois River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Astoria?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Astoria, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: