🐟 What fish can you catch in Coffeen?

Most commonly caught species around Coffeen , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,412 reported catches Channel catfish - 359 reported catches Bluegill - 195 reported catches White crappie - 138 reported catches Black crappie - 101 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Coffeen fishing reports?

The latest Coffeen , IL fishing reports are: @Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake . @jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass . @christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir . @christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir . .

Fishing in Coffeen, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Coffeen, Illinois?

Anglers in Coffeen , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Coffeen Lake , Lake Lou Yaeger , Governor Bond Lake , Vandalia Municipal Reservoir , West Fork Shoal Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Coffeen

Latest Coffeen fishing reports

Largemouth bass

New Gillespie Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Yellow bass

7 in · 3 oz

White crappie

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

White crappie

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

Green sunfish

Walton Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Walton Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

Channel catfish

Panama Lake

23 in · 4 lb

Yellow bullhead

Panama Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Coffeen

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

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

39°05′17.9″N 89°23′23.3″W

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FAQ about Coffeen fishing

Anglers in Coffeen, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Coffeen Lake, Lake Lou Yaeger, Governor Bond Lake, Vandalia Municipal Reservoir, and West Fork Shoal Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Coffeen, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,412 reported catches
Channel catfish - 359 reported catches
Bluegill - 195 reported catches
White crappie - 138 reported catches
Black crappie - 101 reported catches

The latest Coffeen, IL fishing reports are:

@Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake.
@jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass.
@christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir.
@christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir.

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