🐟 What fish can you catch in Belleville?

Most commonly caught species around Belleville , IL : Largemouth bass - 11,623 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,263 reported catches Bluegill - 1,696 reported catches Rainbow trout - 987 reported catches Green sunfish - 866 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Belleville fishing reports?

The latest Belleville , IL fishing reports are: @landonwilson-obrien reported a nice Bluegill at Leclaire Lake . @ezimmer reported a nice Bluegill . @ezimmer reported a nice Channel catfish at Leclaire Lake . @slipperyknobs reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Gorden Moore Lake . @ezimmer reported a nice Channel catfish at Leclaire Lake . .

Fishing in Belleville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Belleville, Illinois?

Anglers in Belleville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Kaskaskia River , Horseshoe Lake , St. Ellen Mine Lake , Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park .

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

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Belleville , IL was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @evan.helfrich at Bee Tree County Park on August 19, 2022 .

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Top fish species in Belleville

Latest Belleville fishing reports

Bluegill

Leclaire Lake

5 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

length · weight

Channel catfish

Leclaire Lake

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Gorden Moore Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Leclaire Lake

length · weight

Sunfish Lake

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

Gorden Moore Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Magin Lake

8 in · 5 oz

Yellow bullhead

Magin Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Yellow bullhead

Magin Lake

15 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Belleville

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 12th, 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

38°30′59.4″N 89°59′24″W

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FAQ about Belleville fishing

Anglers in Belleville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Kaskaskia River, Horseshoe Lake, St. Ellen Mine Lake, and Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.

Most commonly caught species around Belleville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 11,623 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,263 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,696 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 987 reported catches
Green sunfish - 866 reported catches

The latest Belleville, IL fishing reports are:

@landonwilson-obrien reported a nice Bluegill at Leclaire Lake.
@ezimmer reported a nice Bluegill.
@ezimmer reported a nice Channel catfish at Leclaire Lake.
@slipperyknobs reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Gorden Moore Lake.
@ezimmer reported a nice Channel catfish at Leclaire Lake.

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