🐟 What fish can you catch in Buda?

Most commonly caught species around Buda , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,065 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 560 reported catches Channel catfish - 346 reported catches Bluegill - 312 reported catches Freshwater drum - 178 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Buda fishing reports?

The latest Buda , IL fishing reports are: @daniels2771 reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Feeder Canal . @daniels2771 reported a nice Black crappie at Hennepin Feeder Canal . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Channel catfish at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . .

Fishing in Buda, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Buda, Illinois?

Anglers in Buda , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Hennepin Canal , Green River , Johnson Lake , Hennepin Feeder Canal , Zearing Park .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Buda

Latest Buda fishing reports

White bass

Hennepin Feeder Canal

8 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Hennepin Feeder Canal

6 in · 3 oz

Channel catfish

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Buda

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 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

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

41°19′44.4″N 89°40′45.5″W

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FAQ about Buda fishing

Anglers in Buda, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Hennepin Canal, Green River, Johnson Lake, Hennepin Feeder Canal, and Zearing Park.

Most commonly caught species around Buda, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,065 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 560 reported catches
Channel catfish - 346 reported catches
Bluegill - 312 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 178 reported catches

The latest Buda, IL fishing reports are:

@daniels2771 reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Feeder Canal.
@daniels2771 reported a nice Black crappie at Hennepin Feeder Canal.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Channel catfish at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.

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