🐟 What fish can you catch in Brussels?

Most commonly caught species around Brussels , IL : Largemouth bass - 15,375 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,176 reported catches Bluegill - 2,399 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,125 reported catches Green sunfish - 973 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Brussels fishing reports?

The latest Brussels , IL fishing reports are: @FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26 . @cyrussleet reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Lincoln . @FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26 . @FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26 . @FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26 . .

Fishing in Brussels, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Brussels, Illinois?

Anglers in Brussels , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Mississippi River (IL) , Missouri River (MO) , New Town Lake , Island District .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Brussels

Latest Brussels fishing reports

Bluegill

August A Busch Lake Number 26

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Lincoln

length · weight

Bluegill

August A Busch Lake Number 26

length · weight

Bluegill

August A Busch Lake Number 26

6 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

August A Busch Lake Number 26

length · weight

Shortnose gar

Lakeside 370

length · weight

Bluegill

Central Park

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Bluegill

Central Park

length · weight

Bluegill

August A Busch Lake Number 26

5 in · 2 oz

Bluegill

August A Busch Lake Number 26

7 in · 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Brussels

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 19th, 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

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

38°56′53.9″N 90°35′19.3″W

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FAQ about Brussels fishing

Anglers in Brussels, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Mississippi River (IL), Missouri River (MO), New Town Lake, and Island District.

Most commonly caught species around Brussels, IL:

Largemouth bass - 15,375 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,176 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,399 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,125 reported catches
Green sunfish - 973 reported catches

The latest Brussels, IL fishing reports are:

@FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26.
@cyrussleet reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Lincoln.
@FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26.
@FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26.
@FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26.

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