🐟 What fish can you catch in Atwood?

Most commonly caught species around Atwood , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,945 reported catches Channel catfish - 774 reported catches Bluegill - 514 reported catches Black crappie - 498 reported catches White crappie - 445 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Atwood fishing reports?

The latest Atwood , IL fishing reports are: @deanschwenk reported a nice Black crappie at Dana Colbert Sr. Park . @Fwrose._ reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston . @Culick reported a nice Bluegill at Dana Colbert Sr. Park . @Culick reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Dana Colbert Sr. Park . @Garret322 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Atwood, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Atwood, Illinois?

Anglers in Atwood , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Sangamon River , Wilshire Pond , West Okaw River , Asa Creek .

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

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

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Atwood , IL was a 35 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jsauce82 at Lake Shelbyville on April 21, 2017 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Atwood?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Atwood , IL was a 5 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @knagy4752 at Lake Decatur on July 1, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Atwood

Latest Atwood fishing reports

Black crappie

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

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Bluegill

Lake Charleston

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Bluegill

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb

Black crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Fishing regulations in Atwood

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

39°47′57.1″N 88°27′45.4″W

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FAQ about Atwood fishing

Anglers in Atwood, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Sangamon River, Wilshire Pond, West Okaw River, and Asa Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Atwood, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,945 reported catches
Channel catfish - 774 reported catches
Bluegill - 514 reported catches
Black crappie - 498 reported catches
White crappie - 445 reported catches

The latest Atwood, IL fishing reports are:

@deanschwenk reported a nice Black crappie at Dana Colbert Sr. Park.
@Fwrose._ reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston.
@Culick reported a nice Bluegill at Dana Colbert Sr. Park.
@Culick reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Dana Colbert Sr. Park.
@Garret322 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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