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Fishing in Delavan, IL

Illinois, United States

Best fishing spots in Delavan, IL

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Illinois River

Illinois, United States

4.4
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Powerton Cooling Lake

Illinois, United States

4.3
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Kickapoo Creek

Illinois, United States

4.8
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Mackinaw River

Illinois, United States

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Sugar Creek

Illinois, United States

3.0
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Indian Creek

Illinois, United States

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Brock Lake

Illinois, United States

3.7
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Sunset Hills Golf Course Lake

Illinois, United States

3.5
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Top fish species in Delavan

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

Miller Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Birky Pond

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Channel catfish

Prairie Lakes Apartments

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Largemouth bass

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White Oak Park Lake

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About Delavan fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Delavan, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,503 catches for Largemouth bass, 828 catches for Bluegill, and 791 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Delavan

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 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

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6

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6

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°22′15.6″N 89°32′46″W
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FAQ about Delavan fishing

Anglers in Delavan, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Powerton Cooling Lake, Kickapoo Creek, Mackinaw River, and Sugar Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Delavan, IL:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Delavan, IL was a 7 ft / 21.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @SwimminJigsAndCatchinPigs at McMann Lake on March 10, 2016.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Delavan, IL was a 3 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @BloomingtonFisherman at State Farm Park Pond on July 4, 2015.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Delavan, IL was a 49 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fredericklogue at Brock Lake on October 1, 2018.

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