Fishing in Dwight, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dwight, Illinois?

Anglers in Dwight , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond , LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond , Ponderosa Lake , Mazon River , Waupecan Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Dwight?

Most commonly caught species around Dwight , IL : Largemouth bass - 7,338 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,828 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,123 reported catches Bluegill - 766 reported catches Black crappie - 366 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Dwight fishing reports?

The latest Dwight , IL fishing reports are: @Joshua.6Grant reported a nice Striped shiner at Marilla Park . @neymarmezo reported a nice Blue catfish at LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond . @HARRISON.O reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kipling Estates Pond . @rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club . @rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Dwight

Latest Dwight fishing reports

Striped shiner

Marilla Park

length · weight

Blue catfish

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

14 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Kipling Estates Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Heidecke Lake

18 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Edgewater

21 in · 5 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Dwight

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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

41°05′53.9″N 88°25′29.6″W

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FAQ about Dwight fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Dwight, Illinois?

Anglers in Dwight, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond, LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond, Ponderosa Lake, Mazon River, and Waupecan Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Dwight?

Most commonly caught species around Dwight, IL:

Largemouth bass - 7,338 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,828 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,123 reported catches
Bluegill - 766 reported catches
Black crappie - 366 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Dwight fishing reports?

The latest Dwight, IL fishing reports are:

@Joshua.6Grant reported a nice Striped shiner at Marilla Park.
@neymarmezo reported a nice Blue catfish at LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond.
@HARRISON.O reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kipling Estates Pond.
@rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club.
@rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club.

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

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