🐟 What fish can you catch in Danville?

Most commonly caught species around Danville , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,387 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 442 reported catches Bluegill - 367 reported catches Channel catfish - 225 reported catches White crappie - 76 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Danville fishing reports?

The latest Danville , IL fishing reports are: @septemberali reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo at Homer Lake . @cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Vermilion River . @michaelclark1336 reported a nice Common shiner at Saline Branch Drainage Ditch . @jasmine_perry26 reported a nice Yellow bass at Homer Lake . @cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Mingo . .

Fishing in Danville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Danville, Illinois?

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

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Danville

Latest Danville fishing reports

Smallmouth buffalo

Homer Lake

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Channel catfish

Vermilion River

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Common shiner

Saline Branch Drainage Ditch

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Yellow bass

Homer Lake

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Channel catfish

Lake Mingo

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Smallmouth bass

Salt Fork

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Smallmouth bass

Salt Fork

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Grass pickerel

Clear Lake

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Warmouth

Clear Lake

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Largemouth bass

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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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 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

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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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40°08′32.3″N 87°36′41″W

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FAQ about Danville fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Danville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,387 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 442 reported catches
Bluegill - 367 reported catches
Channel catfish - 225 reported catches
White crappie - 76 reported catches

The latest Danville, IL fishing reports are:

@septemberali reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo at Homer Lake.
@cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Vermilion River.
@michaelclark1336 reported a nice Common shiner at Saline Branch Drainage Ditch.
@jasmine_perry26 reported a nice Yellow bass at Homer Lake.
@cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Mingo.

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