🐟 What fish can you catch in Bellevue?

Most commonly caught species around Bellevue , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,256 reported catches Channel catfish - 793 reported catches Bluegill - 712 reported catches Black crappie - 401 reported catches Blue catfish - 277 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bellevue fishing reports?

The latest Bellevue , IL fishing reports are: @CaptainConnorFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . @alexpeck1202 reported a nice Largemouth bass at T Lake . @CaptainConnorFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . @CaptainConnorFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . @bmartin7060 reported a nice Channel catfish at Prairie Lakes Apartments . .

Fishing in Bellevue, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bellevue, Illinois?

Anglers in Bellevue , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Powerton Cooling Lake , Upper Peoria Lake , Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area , Mackinaw River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bellevue , 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. .

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Bellevue , IL was a 2 ft / 40 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bhardin9202 at Meyers Lake on July 20, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Bellevue

Latest Bellevue fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

T Lake

12 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

length · weight

Channel catfish

Prairie Lakes Apartments

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Prairie Lakes Apartments

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Bellevue

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

40°41′15.7″N 89°40′23.2″W

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FAQ about Bellevue fishing

Anglers in Bellevue, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Powerton Cooling Lake, Upper Peoria Lake, Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Mackinaw River.

Most commonly caught species around Bellevue, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,256 reported catches
Channel catfish - 793 reported catches
Bluegill - 712 reported catches
Black crappie - 401 reported catches
Blue catfish - 277 reported catches

The latest Bellevue, IL fishing reports are:

@CaptainConnorFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.
@alexpeck1202 reported a nice Largemouth bass at T Lake.
@CaptainConnorFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.
@CaptainConnorFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.
@bmartin7060 reported a nice Channel catfish at Prairie Lakes Apartments.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, IL was a 4 ft / 200 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dalexander3941 at Upper Peoria Lake on May 6, 2018.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Bellevue, IL was a 49 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fredericklogue at Brock Lake on October 1, 2018.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Bellevue, IL was a 2 ft / 40 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bhardin9202 at Meyers Lake on July 20, 2016.