🐟 What fish can you catch in Cypress?

Most commonly caught species around Cypress , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,209 reported catches Bluegill - 342 reported catches Channel catfish - 279 reported catches White crappie - 184 reported catches Black crappie - 178 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cypress fishing reports?

The latest Cypress , IL fishing reports are: @trevonmetcalf reported a nice Freshwater drum at Crab Orchard Creek . @aedmonson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pond 17 . @connorwolf reported a nice Black crappie at Grassy Creek . @Etho12 reported a nice Bluegill at Herrin Reservoir . @Etho12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Herrin Reservoir . .

Fishing in Cypress, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cypress, Illinois?

Anglers in Cypress , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IL) , Ferne Clyffe Lake , Mermet Lake , Dutchman Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Cypress , 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 Cypress?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Cypress , 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 Cypress

Latest Cypress fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Crab Orchard Creek

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Pond 17

length · weight

Black crappie

Grassy Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Herrin Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Herrin Reservoir

length · weight

Bighead carp

Crab Orchard Creek

28 in · 12 lb 8 oz

Eyetail bowfin

Crab Orchard Creek

24 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

19 in · 4 lb 5 oz

Spotted gar

Crab Orchard Creek

22 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Cypress

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

Regulations for

37°21′55.8″N 89°01′7.3″W

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FAQ about Cypress fishing

Anglers in Cypress, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Ferne Clyffe Lake, Mermet Lake, and Dutchman Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Cypress, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,209 reported catches
Bluegill - 342 reported catches
Channel catfish - 279 reported catches
White crappie - 184 reported catches
Black crappie - 178 reported catches

The latest Cypress, IL fishing reports are:

@trevonmetcalf reported a nice Freshwater drum at Crab Orchard Creek.
@aedmonson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pond 17.
@connorwolf reported a nice Black crappie at Grassy Creek.
@Etho12 reported a nice Bluegill at Herrin Reservoir.
@Etho12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Herrin Reservoir.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Cypress, 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 Cypress, IL was a 3 ft / 8.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ravish at Crab Orchard Lake on August 28, 2015.

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

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Cypress, IL was a 4 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @igo3 at Dutchman Lake on July 1, 2015.