Fishing in Dewey, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dewey, Illinois?

Anglers in Dewey , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River , Lake of the Woods , Sunset Lake , Heritage Lake , Village of Rantoul Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Dewey?

Most commonly caught species around Dewey , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,719 reported catches Channel catfish - 444 reported catches Bluegill - 423 reported catches Black crappie - 342 reported catches White crappie - 216 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Dewey fishing reports?

The latest Dewey , IL fishing reports are: @EverythingButCarp reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Boneyard Creek . @Fake_J reported a nice Bluegill at Dana Colbert Sr. Park . @fishingforbass12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dawson Lake . @fishingforbass12 reported a nice Bluegill at Dawson Lake . @fishingforbass12 reported a nice Bluegill at Dawson Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Dewey

Latest Dewey fishing reports

Hybrid striped bass

Boneyard Creek

21 in · 5 lb

Bluegill

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Dawson Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Dawson Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Dawson Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Dawson Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Boneyard Creek

20 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Village of Rantoul Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Village of Rantoul Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Indian Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Dewey

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 10th, 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°19′9.5″N 88°16′59.9″W

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FAQ about Dewey fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Dewey, Illinois?

Anglers in Dewey, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River, Lake of the Woods, Sunset Lake, Heritage Lake, and Village of Rantoul Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Dewey?

Most commonly caught species around Dewey, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,719 reported catches
Channel catfish - 444 reported catches
Bluegill - 423 reported catches
Black crappie - 342 reported catches
White crappie - 216 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Dewey fishing reports?

The latest Dewey, IL fishing reports are:

@EverythingButCarp reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Boneyard Creek.
@Fake_J reported a nice Bluegill at Dana Colbert Sr. Park.
@fishingforbass12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dawson Lake.
@fishingforbass12 reported a nice Bluegill at Dawson Lake.
@fishingforbass12 reported a nice Bluegill at Dawson Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Dewey?

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