🐟 What fish can you catch in Cairo?

Most commonly caught species around Cairo , IL : Largemouth bass - 993 reported catches Rainbow trout - 129 reported catches Channel catfish - 126 reported catches Bluegill - 107 reported catches Blue catfish - 88 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cairo fishing reports?

The latest Cairo , IL fishing reports are: @joshuawilliams6829 reported a nice Green sunfish at Massac Creek . .

Fishing in Cairo, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cairo, Illinois?

Anglers in Cairo , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (Cairo - Tennessee) , Mississippi River (IL) , Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Mississippi River (TN) , Ohio River (IL) .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Cairo

Latest Cairo fishing reports

Green sunfish

Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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Fishing regulations in Cairo

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

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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

37°00′22.3″N 89°10′54.8″W

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FAQ about Cairo fishing

Anglers in Cairo, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (Cairo - Tennessee), Mississippi River (IL), Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Mississippi River (TN), and Ohio River (IL).

Most commonly caught species around Cairo, IL:

Largemouth bass - 993 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 129 reported catches
Channel catfish - 126 reported catches
Bluegill - 107 reported catches
Blue catfish - 88 reported catches

The latest Cairo, IL fishing reports are:

@joshuawilliams6829 reported a nice Green sunfish at Massac Creek.

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