🐟 What fish can you catch in Decatur?

Most commonly caught species around Decatur , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,598 reported catches Channel catfish - 651 reported catches Black crappie - 322 reported catches White crappie - 264 reported catches Blue catfish - 258 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Decatur fishing reports?

The latest Decatur , IL fishing reports are: @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Bull shark at Lake Shelbyville . @davemorgan1344 reported a nice Bighead carp at Salt Creek . @Mayyyyy reported a nice Bluegill at Weldon Springs Lake . @Mukiefisher reported a nice White perch at Clinton Lake . @Garret322 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Salt Creek . .

Fishing in Decatur, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Decatur, Illinois?

Anglers in Decatur , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Decatur , Sangamon River , Dreamland Pond , Fletcher Park , Big Creek .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Black crappie caught in Decatur?

The biggest Black crappie (by length) reported in Decatur , IL was a 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @brycenclifton at Clinton Lake on October 20, 2024 .

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Top fish species in Decatur

Latest Decatur fishing reports

Bull shark

Lake Shelbyville

49 in · 15 lb

Bighead carp

Salt Creek

40 in · 35 lb 6 oz

Bluegill

Weldon Springs Lake

length · weight

White perch

Clinton Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Freshwater drum

Salt Creek

16 in · 2 lb

Freshwater drum

Salt Creek

13 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Dreamland Pond

length · weight

Shortnose gar

Salt Creek

22 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Blue catfish

Clinton Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Decatur

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 12th, 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

39°51′20.2″N 88°56′1.3″W

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FAQ about Decatur fishing

Anglers in Decatur, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Decatur, Sangamon River, Dreamland Pond, Fletcher Park, and Big Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Decatur, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,598 reported catches
Channel catfish - 651 reported catches
Black crappie - 322 reported catches
White crappie - 264 reported catches
Blue catfish - 258 reported catches

The latest Decatur, IL fishing reports are:

@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Bull shark at Lake Shelbyville.
@davemorgan1344 reported a nice Bighead carp at Salt Creek.
@Mayyyyy reported a nice Bluegill at Weldon Springs Lake.
@Mukiefisher reported a nice White perch at Clinton Lake.
@Garret322 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Salt Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Decatur, 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 Decatur, IL was a 3 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tforgotten at Taylorville Lake on July 23, 2017.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Decatur, IL was a 4 ft / 18 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dj.mueller at Clinton Lake on July 19, 2024.