🐟 What fish can you catch in Downs?

Most commonly caught species around Downs , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,164 reported catches Channel catfish - 879 reported catches Bluegill - 817 reported catches Black crappie - 585 reported catches Blue catfish - 268 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Downs fishing reports?

The latest Downs , IL fishing reports are: @AnglerZ117 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Creek . @hogann.ey reported a nice Bluegill at Silliman Lake . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @baker-destiny reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Ponds Of Bloomington . .

Fishing in Downs, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Downs, Illinois?

Anglers in Downs , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake , Miller Park Lake , Sangamon River , Dawson Lake , Mackinaw River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Downs

Latest Downs fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Salt Creek

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Bluegill

Silliman Lake

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Black crappie

7 in · 6 oz

Black crappie

7 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

The Ponds Of Bloomington

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Largemouth bass

Birky Pond

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Largemouth bass

Birky Pond

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Fishing regulations in Downs

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 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

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

40°23′55.7″N 88°53′21.8″W

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FAQ about Downs fishing

Anglers in Downs, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake, Miller Park Lake, Sangamon River, Dawson Lake, and Mackinaw River.

Most commonly caught species around Downs, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,164 reported catches
Channel catfish - 879 reported catches
Bluegill - 817 reported catches
Black crappie - 585 reported catches
Blue catfish - 268 reported catches

The latest Downs, IL fishing reports are:

@AnglerZ117 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Creek.
@hogann.ey reported a nice Bluegill at Silliman Lake.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@baker-destiny reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Ponds Of Bloomington.

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