🐟 What fish can you catch in Carbondale?

Most commonly caught species around Carbondale, Illinois: Largemouth bass - 2,389 reported catches Channel catfish - 403 reported catches Bluegill - 313 reported catches White crappie - 229 reported catches Black crappie - 193 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Carbondale fishing reports?

The latest Carbondale , IL fishing reports are: @tgodlove reported a nice Freshwater drum at Juden Creek . @Angler86 reported a nice White crappie at Crab Orchard Lake . @james-koester reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @Theydontknowmeson reported a nice Largemouth bass . @gunnermeade reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake of Egypt .

Fishing in Carbondale, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Carbondale, Illinois?

Anglers in Carbondale , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Campus Lake , Carbondale Reservoir , Crab Orchard Creek , New Thompson Lake , and Crab Orchard Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

Top fish species in Carbondale

Latest Carbondale fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Juden Creek

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White crappie

Crab Orchard Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake of Egypt

24 in · 7 lb

Largemouth bass

Sweet Lake

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Largemouth bass

West Frankfort Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

West Frankfort Reservoir

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White crappie

Carbondale Reservoir

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Channel catfish

Rend Lake

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FAQ about Carbondale fishing

Anglers in Carbondale, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Campus Lake, Carbondale Reservoir, Crab Orchard Creek, New Thompson Lake, and Crab Orchard Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Carbondale, Illinois:

Largemouth bass - 2,389 reported catches
Channel catfish - 403 reported catches
Bluegill - 313 reported catches
White crappie - 229 reported catches
Black crappie - 193 reported catches

The latest Carbondale, IL fishing reports are:

@tgodlove reported a nice Freshwater drum at Juden Creek.
@Angler86 reported a nice White crappie at Crab Orchard Lake.
@james-koester reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@Theydontknowmeson reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@gunnermeade reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake of Egypt.

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