🐟 What fish can you catch in Baldwin?

Most commonly caught species around Baldwin , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,372 reported catches Bluegill - 460 reported catches Channel catfish - 419 reported catches White crappie - 266 reported catches Blue catfish - 188 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Baldwin fishing reports?

The latest Baldwin , IL fishing reports are: @sawyer-elliott reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Park . @frankh9306 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richland Creek . @davechady reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . @MattBass07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . @Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake . .

Fishing in Baldwin, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Baldwin, Illinois?

Anglers in Baldwin , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Kaskaskia River , Baldwin Lake , Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area , Richland Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Baldwin

Latest Baldwin fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Germantown Park

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Largemouth bass

Richland Creek

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Black crappie

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

7 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

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Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

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Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

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Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

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Channel catfish

Baldwin Lake

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White crappie

Moredock Lake

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Moredock Lake

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Fishing regulations in Baldwin

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 18th, 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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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

38°11′1.7″N 89°50′42.4″W

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FAQ about Baldwin fishing

Anglers in Baldwin, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Kaskaskia River, Baldwin Lake, Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Richland Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Baldwin, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,372 reported catches
Bluegill - 460 reported catches
Channel catfish - 419 reported catches
White crappie - 266 reported catches
Blue catfish - 188 reported catches

The latest Baldwin, IL fishing reports are:

@sawyer-elliott reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Park.
@frankh9306 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richland Creek.
@davechady reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.
@MattBass07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.
@Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake.

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