🐟 What fish can you catch in Crab Orchard?

Most commonly caught species around Crab Orchard , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,404 reported catches Channel catfish - 419 reported catches Bluegill - 346 reported catches White crappie - 253 reported catches Black crappie - 207 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Crab Orchard fishing reports?

The latest Crab Orchard , IL fishing reports are: @trevonmetcalf reported a nice Freshwater drum at Crab Orchard Creek . @drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek . @drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek . @elijahpassmore10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir . @drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek . .

Fishing in Crab Orchard, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Crab Orchard, Illinois?

Anglers in Crab Orchard , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Orchard Lake , Lake of Egypt , Big Muddy River , Pond 17 , Harrisburg Reservoir .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Crab Orchard , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Crab Orchard?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Crab Orchard , IL was a 5 ft / 168 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @FishingSloth at Lake of Egypt on March 24, 2021 .

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Crab Orchard

Latest Crab Orchard fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Crab Orchard Creek

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Eldorado Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Pond 17

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Black crappie

Grassy Creek

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Bluegill

Herrin Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Herrin Reservoir

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Fishing regulations in Crab Orchard

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 May 8th, 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

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37°43′29.6″N 88°48′21.2″W

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FAQ about Crab Orchard fishing

Anglers in Crab Orchard, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Orchard Lake, Lake of Egypt, Big Muddy River, Pond 17, and Harrisburg Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Crab Orchard, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,404 reported catches
Channel catfish - 419 reported catches
Bluegill - 346 reported catches
White crappie - 253 reported catches
Black crappie - 207 reported catches

The latest Crab Orchard, IL fishing reports are:

@trevonmetcalf reported a nice Freshwater drum at Crab Orchard Creek.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek.
@elijahpassmore10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Crab Orchard, IL was a 5 ft / 1.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @raymond.nelson at Lake Hamilton on March 26, 2021.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Crab Orchard, IL was a 5 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cameronwheeler4110 at Bear Creek on June 12, 2023.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Crab Orchard, IL was a 5 ft / 168 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @FishingSloth at Lake of Egypt on March 24, 2021.