Fishing in De Witt, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in De Witt, Illinois?

Anglers in De Witt , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake , Sangamon River , Kickapoo Creek , Weldon Springs Lake , Heyworth Centennial Park .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in De Witt?

Most commonly caught species around De Witt , IL : Largemouth bass - 7,261 reported catches Channel catfish - 934 reported catches Bluegill - 872 reported catches Black crappie - 741 reported catches White crappie - 296 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest De Witt fishing reports?

The latest De Witt , IL fishing reports are: @Crappie_fishing reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur . @EverythingButCarp reported a nice Channel catfish at Boneyard Creek . @matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake . @matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake . @matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in De Witt

Latest De Witt fishing reports

White crappie

Lake Decatur

9 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

Boneyard Creek

33 in · 15 lb

Largemouth bass

White Oak Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

White Oak Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

White Oak Park Lake

length · weight

Golden Eagle

length · weight

Largemouth bass

The Ponds Of Bloomington

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Decatur

length · weight

Common carp

Gaelic Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hawthorne II

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in De Witt

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.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°11′4.9″N 88°47′7.1″W

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FAQ about De Witt fishing

🎣 Where to fish in De Witt, Illinois?

Anglers in De Witt, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake, Sangamon River, Kickapoo Creek, Weldon Springs Lake, and Heyworth Centennial Park.

🐟 What fish can you catch in De Witt?

Most commonly caught species around De Witt, IL:

Largemouth bass - 7,261 reported catches
Channel catfish - 934 reported catches
Bluegill - 872 reported catches
Black crappie - 741 reported catches
White crappie - 296 reported catches

📢 What are the latest De Witt fishing reports?

The latest De Witt, IL fishing reports are:

@Crappie_fishing reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur.
@EverythingButCarp reported a nice Channel catfish at Boneyard Creek.
@matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake.
@matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake.
@matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in De Witt?

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