Fishing in Bishop Hill, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bishop Hill, Illinois?

Anglers in Bishop Hill , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Snakeden Hollow Lake , Johnson Lake , Windmont Park Lake , Victoria Lake , Andover Park Ponds .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Bishop Hill?

Most commonly caught species around Bishop Hill , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,723 reported catches Channel catfish - 723 reported catches Bluegill - 627 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 565 reported catches Freshwater drum - 297 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Bishop Hill fishing reports?

The latest Bishop Hill , IL fishing reports are: @schneider-brayden reported a nice White crappie . @johncampbell7249 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Park Lagoon . @cboy1031 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @alex.malo reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Henne-Puddle . @jesusespinosa7106 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Pond . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Bishop Hill

Latest Bishop Hill fishing reports

White crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Middle Park Lagoon

18 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

The Henne-Puddle

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Spoon Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Spoon Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rice Lake

15 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Rice Lake

9 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Bishop Hill

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 July 5th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°11′59.3″N 90°07′3″W

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FAQ about Bishop Hill fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Bishop Hill, Illinois?

Anglers in Bishop Hill, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Snakeden Hollow Lake, Johnson Lake, Windmont Park Lake, Victoria Lake, and Andover Park Ponds.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Bishop Hill?

Most commonly caught species around Bishop Hill, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,723 reported catches
Channel catfish - 723 reported catches
Bluegill - 627 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 565 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 297 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Bishop Hill fishing reports?

The latest Bishop Hill, IL fishing reports are:

@schneider-brayden reported a nice White crappie.
@johncampbell7249 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Park Lagoon.
@cboy1031 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@alex.malo reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Henne-Puddle.
@jesusespinosa7106 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bishop Hill?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bishop Hill, 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: