🐟 What fish can you catch in Bloomington?

Most commonly caught species around Bloomington , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,055 reported catches Bluegill - 844 reported catches Channel catfish - 837 reported catches Black crappie - 560 reported catches Blue catfish - 266 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bloomington fishing reports?

The latest Bloomington , IL fishing reports are: @drewkep reported a nice Largemouth bass at Birky Pond . @matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Miller Park Lake . @matttoczko reported a nice Black crappie at Miller Park Lake . @whynotme2101 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Birky Pond . @matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Miller Park Lake . .

Fishing in Bloomington, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bloomington, Illinois?

Anglers in Bloomington , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Miller Park Lake , Evergreen Lake , Lake Bloomington , Mackinaw River , Kickapoo Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Bloomington

Latest Bloomington fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Birky Pond

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Largemouth bass

Miller Park Lake

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Black crappie

Miller Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Birky Pond

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Largemouth bass

Miller Park Lake

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

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Saugeye

Evergreen Lake

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Largemouth bass

Evergreen Lake

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Largemouth bass

Miller Park Lake

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Fishing regulations in Bloomington

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 22nd, 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

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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°28′32.5″N 88°58′13.1″W

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FAQ about Bloomington fishing

Anglers in Bloomington, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Miller Park Lake, Evergreen Lake, Lake Bloomington, Mackinaw River, and Kickapoo Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Bloomington, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,055 reported catches
Bluegill - 844 reported catches
Channel catfish - 837 reported catches
Black crappie - 560 reported catches
Blue catfish - 266 reported catches

The latest Bloomington, IL fishing reports are:

@drewkep reported a nice Largemouth bass at Birky Pond.
@matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Miller Park Lake.
@matttoczko reported a nice Black crappie at Miller Park Lake.
@whynotme2101 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Birky Pond.
@matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at Miller Park Lake.

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