🐟 What fish can you catch in Calhoun?

Most commonly caught species around Calhoun , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,370 reported catches Channel catfish - 284 reported catches Bluegill - 139 reported catches Black crappie - 80 reported catches White crappie - 60 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Calhoun fishing reports?

The latest Calhoun , IL fishing reports are: @roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice Channel catfish at Allen Lake . .

Fishing in Calhoun, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Calhoun, Illinois?

Anglers in Calhoun , IL recommend these top fishing spots: East Fork Lake , Little Wabash River , Borah Lake , Red Hills Lake , Vernor Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Calhoun

Latest Calhoun fishing reports

White crappie

Allen Lake

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Largemouth bass

Allen Lake

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White crappie

Allen Lake

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White crappie

Allen Lake

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Channel catfish

Allen Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Fishing regulations in Calhoun

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 18th, 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°39′4.3″N 88°02′38.4″W

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FAQ about Calhoun fishing

Anglers in Calhoun, IL recommend these top fishing spots: East Fork Lake, Little Wabash River, Borah Lake, Red Hills Lake, and Vernor Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Calhoun, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,370 reported catches
Channel catfish - 284 reported catches
Bluegill - 139 reported catches
Black crappie - 80 reported catches
White crappie - 60 reported catches

The latest Calhoun, IL fishing reports are:

@roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice Channel catfish at Allen Lake.

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