🐟 What fish can you catch in Chesterfield?

Most commonly caught species around Chesterfield , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,058 reported catches Channel catfish - 382 reported catches Bluegill - 275 reported catches Blue catfish - 187 reported catches White crappie - 159 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chesterfield fishing reports?

The latest Chesterfield , IL fishing reports are: @Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake . @ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park . @krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake . @krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake . @Cha_1k reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park . .

Fishing in Chesterfield, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chesterfield, Illinois?

Anglers in Chesterfield , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Otter Lake , Piasa Creek , Beaver Lake , New Gillespie Lake , Greenfield Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Chesterfield

Latest Chesterfield fishing reports

Largemouth bass

New Gillespie Lake

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Bluegill

Belk Park

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Green sunfish

Walton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Walton Lake

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Bluegill

Belk Park

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Green sunfish

Belk Park

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Green sunfish

Belk Park

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Bluegill

Belk Park

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Green sunfish

Belk Park

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Bluegill

Belk Park

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Fishing regulations in Chesterfield

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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

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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

Regulations for

39°15′23.8″N 90°04′0.5″W

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FAQ about Chesterfield fishing

Anglers in Chesterfield, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Otter Lake, Piasa Creek, Beaver Lake, New Gillespie Lake, and Greenfield Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Chesterfield, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,058 reported catches
Channel catfish - 382 reported catches
Bluegill - 275 reported catches
Blue catfish - 187 reported catches
White crappie - 159 reported catches

The latest Chesterfield, IL fishing reports are:

@Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake.
@ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake.
@Cha_1k reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park.

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