Fishing in Brighton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Brighton, Illinois?

Anglers in Brighton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Missouri River (KS) , Belk Park , Gorden Moore Lake , Piasa Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Brighton?

Most commonly caught species around Brighton , IL : Largemouth bass - 8,025 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,409 reported catches Bluegill - 1,047 reported catches Rainbow trout - 645 reported catches Blue catfish - 508 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Brighton fishing reports?

The latest Brighton , IL fishing reports are: @angiebeckwith reported a nice Channel catfish at January-Wabash Park . @siah618 reported a nice Bluegill at Tiemeyer Park . @fishyfoot reported a nice White bass at Skate Park Lake . @xianNada reported a nice Yellow bass at Lake Carlinville . @xianNada reported a nice Freshwater drum . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Brighton

Latest Brighton fishing reports

Channel catfish

January-Wabash Park

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Bluegill

Tiemeyer Park

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White bass

Skate Park Lake

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Yellow bass

Lake Carlinville

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Freshwater drum

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Tower Lake

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Largemouth bass

Belk Park

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Largemouth bass

Belk Park

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Largemouth bass

Belk Park

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Largemouth bass

Belk Park

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Fishing regulations in Brighton

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 June 17th, 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

39°02′26.2″N 90°08′26.9″W

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FAQ about Brighton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Brighton, Illinois?

Anglers in Brighton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Missouri River (KS), Belk Park, Gorden Moore Lake, and Piasa Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Brighton?

Most commonly caught species around Brighton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 8,025 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,409 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,047 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 645 reported catches
Blue catfish - 508 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Brighton fishing reports?

The latest Brighton, IL fishing reports are:

@angiebeckwith reported a nice Channel catfish at January-Wabash Park.
@siah618 reported a nice Bluegill at Tiemeyer Park.
@fishyfoot reported a nice White bass at Skate Park Lake.
@xianNada reported a nice Yellow bass at Lake Carlinville.
@xianNada reported a nice Freshwater drum.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Brighton?

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