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Fishing in Danville, IL

Illinois, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Danville spots deliver

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Yellow bullhead

Homer Lake

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Spotted bass

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Smallmouth bass

Vermilion River

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Largemouth bass

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Redear sunfish

Lake Vermilion

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White sucker

Lake Mingo

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Homer Lake

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Smallmouth bass

North Fork Vermilion River

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Channel catfish

Inland Sea

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About Danville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Danville, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,219 catches for Largemouth bass, 387 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 346 catches for Bluegill.

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7-day weather forecast in Danville

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Fishing regulations in Danville

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 species as of April 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Danville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Vermilion, Vermilion River, Lake Mingo, North Fork Vermilion River, and Salt Fork.
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