🐟 What fish can you catch in Clifton?

Most commonly caught species around Clifton , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,728 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 970 reported catches Channel catfish - 598 reported catches Bluegill - 427 reported catches Rock bass - 243 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Clifton fishing reports?

The latest Clifton , IL fishing reports are: @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg . @gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo . @mattvalant reported a nice Green sunfish at J C Murphy Lake . @Tunnelsnake reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Manteno . @Tunnelsnake reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Manteno . .

Fishing in Clifton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Clifton, Illinois?

Anglers in Clifton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River , Iroquois River , Sugar Creek (IL) , North Fork Vermilion River , Beaver Creek (IL) .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Clifton

Latest Clifton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Dog Leg

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Smallmouth buffalo

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Green sunfish

J C Murphy Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lake Manteno

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Manteno

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Flathead catfish

Kankakee River

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Black buffalo

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Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

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Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

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Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

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Fishing regulations in Clifton

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 17th, 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

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Aggregate

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

40°56′5.3″N 87°56′3.5″W

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FAQ about Clifton fishing

Anglers in Clifton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River, Iroquois River, Sugar Creek (IL), North Fork Vermilion River, and Beaver Creek (IL).

Most commonly caught species around Clifton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,728 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 970 reported catches
Channel catfish - 598 reported catches
Bluegill - 427 reported catches
Rock bass - 243 reported catches

The latest Clifton, IL fishing reports are:

@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg.
@gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo.
@mattvalant reported a nice Green sunfish at J C Murphy Lake.
@Tunnelsnake reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Manteno.
@Tunnelsnake reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Manteno.

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