Fishing in Catlin, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Catlin, Illinois?

Anglers in Catlin , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Vermilion , Salt Fork , Vermilion River , Lake Mingo , North Fork Vermilion River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Catlin?

Most commonly caught species around Catlin , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,982 reported catches Bluegill - 579 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 472 reported catches Channel catfish - 387 reported catches Black crappie - 231 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Catlin fishing reports?

The latest Catlin , IL fishing reports are: @EverythingButCarp reported a nice Longnose gar at Boneyard Creek . @cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Mingo . @holdenfrederick reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mattis Lake . @Brad57 reported a nice Bluegill at Long Lake . @EverythingButCarp reported a nice Black crappie at Boneyard Creek . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Catlin

Latest Catlin fishing reports

Longnose gar

Boneyard Creek

47 in · 6 lb

Channel catfish

Lake Mingo

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mattis Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Long Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Boneyard Creek

14 in · 1 lb

Green sunfish

Crystal Lake

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Crystal Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Deerpath Pond

10 in · 1 lb

Hybrid striped bass

Boneyard Creek

22 in · 6 lb

Longear sunfish

Twin Lakes

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Catlin

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 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

40°04′3.7″N 87°42′28.8″W

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FAQ about Catlin fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Catlin, Illinois?

Anglers in Catlin, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Vermilion, Salt Fork, Vermilion River, Lake Mingo, and North Fork Vermilion River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Catlin?

Most commonly caught species around Catlin, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,982 reported catches
Bluegill - 579 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 472 reported catches
Channel catfish - 387 reported catches
Black crappie - 231 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Catlin fishing reports?

The latest Catlin, IL fishing reports are:

@EverythingButCarp reported a nice Longnose gar at Boneyard Creek.
@cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Mingo.
@holdenfrederick reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mattis Lake.
@Brad57 reported a nice Bluegill at Long Lake.
@EverythingButCarp reported a nice Black crappie at Boneyard Creek.

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

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