🐟 What fish can you catch in Atkinson?

Most commonly caught species around Atkinson , IL : Largemouth bass - 5,864 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,028 reported catches Channel catfish - 847 reported catches Bluegill - 767 reported catches Black crappie - 430 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Atkinson fishing reports?

The latest Atkinson , IL fishing reports are: @jeffschwankejr reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Henne-Puddle . @trentisfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass . @alexpeck1202 reported a nice Largemouth bass at T Lake . @Cisco_95 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @Chase4 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lost Grove Lake . .

Fishing in Atkinson, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Atkinson, Illinois?

Anglers in Atkinson , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI) , Hennepin Canal , Green River , Johnson Lake , Hennepin Feeder Canal .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Atkinson

Latest Atkinson fishing reports

Largemouth bass

The Henne-Puddle

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

T Lake

12 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lost Grove Lake

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Lost Grove Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Haley Heights Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lost Grove Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Middle Park Lagoon

18 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Atkinson

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

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°25′0.5″N 90°00′31.3″W

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FAQ about Atkinson fishing

Anglers in Atkinson, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Hennepin Canal, Green River, Johnson Lake, and Hennepin Feeder Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Atkinson, IL:

Largemouth bass - 5,864 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,028 reported catches
Channel catfish - 847 reported catches
Bluegill - 767 reported catches
Black crappie - 430 reported catches

The latest Atkinson, IL fishing reports are:

@jeffschwankejr reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Henne-Puddle.
@trentisfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@alexpeck1202 reported a nice Largemouth bass at T Lake.
@Cisco_95 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@Chase4 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lost Grove Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Atkinson, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Atkinson, IL was a 12 ft / 1.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @DustinDreifurst at Hennepin Canal on May 15, 2015.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Atkinson, IL was a 2 ft / 8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @BV20 at Coon Creek on March 16, 2024.