🐟 What fish can you catch in Bartelso?

Most commonly caught species around Bartelso , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,697 reported catches Channel catfish - 698 reported catches Bluegill - 591 reported catches White crappie - 310 reported catches Black crappie - 213 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bartelso fishing reports?

The latest Bartelso , 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 Bartelso, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bartelso, Illinois?

Anglers in Bartelso , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Carlyle Reservoir , Lake Joy , Breese Jaycee Park , Germantown Park .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Bartelso

Latest Bartelso 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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Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Bartelso

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

Seasons

Open

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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

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38°32′13.6″N 89°28′1.9″W

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FAQ about Bartelso fishing

Anglers in Bartelso, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Carlyle Reservoir, Lake Joy, Breese Jaycee Park, and Germantown Park.

Most commonly caught species around Bartelso, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,697 reported catches
Channel catfish - 698 reported catches
Bluegill - 591 reported catches
White crappie - 310 reported catches
Black crappie - 213 reported catches

The latest Bartelso, 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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