🐟 What fish can you catch in Effingham?

Most commonly caught species around Effingham , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,701 reported catches Channel catfish - 395 reported catches Muskellunge - 325 reported catches White crappie - 268 reported catches Bluegill - 181 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Effingham fishing reports?

The latest Effingham , IL fishing reports are: @matbaird reported a nice Silver carp at Embarras River . @FishingNoob420 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Lake Shelbyville . @matbaird reported a nice Grass carp at Embarras River . @matbaird reported a nice Muskellunge at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River) . @FishingNoob420 reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville . .

Fishing in Effingham, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Effingham, Illinois?

Anglers in Effingham , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sara , Little Wabash River , Lake Pauline , Altamont Reservoir , Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Park .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Effingham

Latest Effingham fishing reports

Silver carp

Embarras River

26 in · 6 lb 8 oz

Freshwater drum

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Grass carp

Embarras River

31 in · 10 lb 8 oz

Muskellunge

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

length · weight

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Muskellunge

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Muskellunge

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

American gizzard shad

length · weight

Silver carp

Embarras River

26 in · 6 lb

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Fishing regulations in Effingham

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.

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FAQ about Effingham fishing

Anglers in Effingham, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sara, Little Wabash River, Lake Pauline, Altamont Reservoir, and Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Park.

Most commonly caught species around Effingham, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,701 reported catches
Channel catfish - 395 reported catches
Muskellunge - 325 reported catches
White crappie - 268 reported catches
Bluegill - 181 reported catches

The latest Effingham, IL fishing reports are:

@matbaird reported a nice Silver carp at Embarras River.
@FishingNoob420 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Lake Shelbyville.
@matbaird reported a nice Grass carp at Embarras River.
@matbaird reported a nice Muskellunge at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River).
@FishingNoob420 reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville.

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