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Fishing in Danforth, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Danforth

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rock bass
Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

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Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

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Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

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Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

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Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

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Largemouth bass

Kankakee River

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Bluegill

Kankakee River

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Walleye

Kankakee River

26 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

J C Murphy Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eagle Lake

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About Danforth fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Danforth, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,290 catches for Largemouth bass, 722 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 418 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Danforth

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 June 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6
Additional information

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.

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Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°49′19.2″N 87°58′40.1″W
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