Fishing in East St. Louis, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in East St. Louis, Illinois?

Anglers in East St. Louis , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Meramec River , Fairground Park Lake , Jefferson Lake , Boathouse Lake (Carondelet Park) .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in East St. Louis?

Most commonly caught species around East St. Louis , IL : Largemouth bass - 17,974 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,617 reported catches Bluegill - 2,857 reported catches Green sunfish - 1,193 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,010 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest East St. Louis fishing reports?

The latest East St. Louis , IL fishing reports are: @Everett-Howell reported a nice Alligator gar at River's Edge Park . @seangreenwood reported a nice Koi carp . @auchinto.choudhury reported a nice Ghost carp at Twin Oak Park Lake . @ykpierre18 reported a nice Bluegill at Jefferson Lake . @Jrdnstb reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in East St. Louis?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in East St. Louis

Latest East St. Louis fishing reports

Alligator gar

River's Edge Park

20 in · 3 lb

Koi carp

length · weight

Ghost carp

Twin Oak Park Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Jefferson Lake

6 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Central Park

length · weight

Channel catfish

New Ballwin Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Central Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Central Park

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Central Park

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in East St. Louis

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 19th, 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

38°36′56.2″N 90°07′49.4″W

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FAQ about East St. Louis fishing

🎣 Where to fish in East St. Louis, Illinois?

Anglers in East St. Louis, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Meramec River, Fairground Park Lake, Jefferson Lake, and Boathouse Lake (Carondelet Park).

🐟 What fish can you catch in East St. Louis?

Most commonly caught species around East St. Louis, IL:

Largemouth bass - 17,974 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,617 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,857 reported catches
Green sunfish - 1,193 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,010 reported catches

📢 What are the latest East St. Louis fishing reports?

The latest East St. Louis, IL fishing reports are:

@Everett-Howell reported a nice Alligator gar at River's Edge Park.
@seangreenwood reported a nice Koi carp.
@auchinto.choudhury reported a nice Ghost carp at Twin Oak Park Lake.
@ykpierre18 reported a nice Bluegill at Jefferson Lake.
@Jrdnstb reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in East St. Louis?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for East St. Louis, 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: