Fishing in Carmi, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Carmi, Illinois?

Anglers in Carmi , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River , Little Wabash River , L P Dolan Lake , Fox River , City Reservoir .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Carmi?

Most commonly caught species around Carmi , IL : Largemouth bass - 969 reported catches Bluegill - 185 reported catches Channel catfish - 179 reported catches Blue catfish - 54 reported catches Black crappie - 49 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Carmi fishing reports?

The latest Carmi , IL fishing reports are: @gage-quillen reported a nice Channel catfish at Wabash River . @Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro . @Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro . @Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro . @Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Carmi

Latest Carmi fishing reports

Channel catfish

Wabash River

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake McLeansboro

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake McLeansboro

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake McLeansboro

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake McLeansboro

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake McLeansboro

length · weight

Silver carp

Wabash River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Fox River

20 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Carmi

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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 July 7th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°05′10″N 88°10′19.9″W

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FAQ about Carmi fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Carmi, Illinois?

Anglers in Carmi, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River, Little Wabash River, L P Dolan Lake, Fox River, and City Reservoir.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Carmi?

Most commonly caught species around Carmi, IL:

Largemouth bass - 969 reported catches
Bluegill - 185 reported catches
Channel catfish - 179 reported catches
Blue catfish - 54 reported catches
Black crappie - 49 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Carmi fishing reports?

The latest Carmi, IL fishing reports are:

@gage-quillen reported a nice Channel catfish at Wabash River.
@Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro.
@Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro.
@Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro.
@Rogers-reels2026 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake McLeansboro.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Carmi?

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