🐟 What fish can you catch in Brownstown?

Most commonly caught species around Brownstown , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,302 reported catches Muskellunge - 386 reported catches Channel catfish - 361 reported catches Black crappie - 144 reported catches Bluegill - 137 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Brownstown fishing reports?

The latest Brownstown , IL fishing reports are: @618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish . @618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish . @618outdoors reported a nice Hybrid striped bass . @618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish . @618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish . .

Fishing in Brownstown, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Brownstown, Illinois?

Anglers in Brownstown , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Vandalia Municipal Reservoir , Ramsey Lake , Brickyard Branch , Vandalia Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Brownstown

Latest Brownstown fishing reports

Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Hybrid striped bass

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Freshwater drum

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Channel catfish

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

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Smallmouth bass

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

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Smallmouth bass

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

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Channel catfish

Carlyle Reservoir

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Fishing regulations in Brownstown

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 1st, 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

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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

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38°59′39.1″N 88°57′19.4″W

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FAQ about Brownstown fishing

Anglers in Brownstown, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Vandalia Municipal Reservoir, Ramsey Lake, Brickyard Branch, and Vandalia Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Brownstown, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,302 reported catches
Muskellunge - 386 reported catches
Channel catfish - 361 reported catches
Black crappie - 144 reported catches
Bluegill - 137 reported catches

The latest Brownstown, IL fishing reports are:

@618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish.
@618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish.
@618outdoors reported a nice Hybrid striped bass.
@618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish.
@618outdoors reported a nice Channel catfish.

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