Fishing in Broughton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Broughton, Illinois?

Anglers in Broughton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: L P Dolan Lake , Harrisburg Reservoir , Omaha City Reservoir , Eldorado Reservoir , City Reservoir .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Broughton?

Most commonly caught species around Broughton , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,063 reported catches Channel catfish - 290 reported catches Bluegill - 188 reported catches White crappie - 115 reported catches Freshwater drum - 95 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Broughton fishing reports?

The latest Broughton , IL fishing reports are: @elijahpassmore10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Harrisburg Reservoir . @kay-kevin reported a nice Bluegill at Sweet Lake . @kay-kevin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sweet Lake . @kay-kevin reported a nice Bluegill at Sweet Lake . @kendrafisher reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Broughton

Latest Broughton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Harrisburg Reservoir

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Bluegill

Sweet Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sweet Lake

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Bluegill

Sweet Lake

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Bluegill

Lake McLeansboro

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Bluegill

Lake McLeansboro

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Channel catfish

Fox River

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Smallmouth bass

Fox River

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Freshwater drum

Big Muddy River

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Bluegill

L P Dolan Lake

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Fishing regulations in Broughton

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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 10th, 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

37°56′4.2″N 88°27′44.6″W

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FAQ about Broughton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Broughton, Illinois?

Anglers in Broughton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: L P Dolan Lake, Harrisburg Reservoir, Omaha City Reservoir, Eldorado Reservoir, and City Reservoir.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Broughton?

Most commonly caught species around Broughton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,063 reported catches
Channel catfish - 290 reported catches
Bluegill - 188 reported catches
White crappie - 115 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 95 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Broughton fishing reports?

The latest Broughton, IL fishing reports are:

@elijahpassmore10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Harrisburg Reservoir.
@kay-kevin reported a nice Bluegill at Sweet Lake.
@kay-kevin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sweet Lake.
@kay-kevin reported a nice Bluegill at Sweet Lake.
@kendrafisher reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro.

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

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