🐟 What fish can you catch in East Cape Girardeau?

Most commonly caught species around East Cape Girardeau , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,363 reported catches Channel catfish - 206 reported catches Bluegill - 159 reported catches Rainbow trout - 119 reported catches Spotted bass - 81 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest East Cape Girardeau fishing reports?

The latest East Cape Girardeau , IL fishing reports are: @emmawilliams3360 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . .

Fishing in East Cape Girardeau, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in East Cape Girardeau, Illinois?

Anglers in East Cape Girardeau , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Capaha Park , Lake Tywappity , Lake Boutin , Cape La Croix Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in East Cape Girardeau?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in East Cape Girardeau

Latest East Cape Girardeau fishing reports

Largemouth bass

13 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Boutin

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Boutin

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Boutin

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Black crappie

Lake Girardeau

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Largemouth bass

Lake Girardeau

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Fishing regulations in East Cape Girardeau

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 18th, 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

37°17′44.5″N 89°29′12.8″W

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FAQ about East Cape Girardeau fishing

Anglers in East Cape Girardeau, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Capaha Park, Lake Tywappity, Lake Boutin, and Cape La Croix Creek.

Most commonly caught species around East Cape Girardeau, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,363 reported catches
Channel catfish - 206 reported catches
Bluegill - 159 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 119 reported catches
Spotted bass - 81 reported catches

The latest East Cape Girardeau, IL fishing reports are:

@emmawilliams3360 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.
@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.
@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.
@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.

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