Fishing in Chatham, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chatham, Illinois?

Anglers in Chatham , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Springfield , Sangamon River , Sangchris Lake , Jacksonville Branch , Idot Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Chatham?

Most commonly caught species around Chatham , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,823 reported catches Channel catfish - 696 reported catches Bluegill - 338 reported catches White crappie - 245 reported catches Black crappie - 237 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Chatham fishing reports?

The latest Chatham , IL fishing reports are: @MemeFihh reported a nice Shortnose gar . @SlinkySlinger reported a nice Largemouth bass at Otter Lake . @Erky_Bater reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Lake . @MemeFihh reported a nice Green sunfish . @MemeFihh reported a nice Green sunfish . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Chatham

Latest Chatham fishing reports

Shortnose gar

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Largemouth bass

Otter Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

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Green sunfish

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Green sunfish

length · weight

Green sunfish

length · weight

Green sunfish

length · weight

Green sunfish

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Green sunfish

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Green sunfish

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Fishing regulations in Chatham

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 June 22nd, 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

39°40′23.9″N 89°41′37.7″W

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FAQ about Chatham fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Chatham, Illinois?

Anglers in Chatham, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Springfield, Sangamon River, Sangchris Lake, Jacksonville Branch, and Idot Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Chatham?

Most commonly caught species around Chatham, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,823 reported catches
Channel catfish - 696 reported catches
Bluegill - 338 reported catches
White crappie - 245 reported catches
Black crappie - 237 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Chatham fishing reports?

The latest Chatham, IL fishing reports are:

@MemeFihh reported a nice Shortnose gar.
@SlinkySlinger reported a nice Largemouth bass at Otter Lake.
@Erky_Bater reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Lake.
@MemeFihh reported a nice Green sunfish.
@MemeFihh reported a nice Green sunfish.

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

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