🐟 What fish can you catch in Eldred?

Most commonly caught species around Eldred , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,215 reported catches Channel catfish - 240 reported catches Bluegill - 190 reported catches Blue catfish - 99 reported catches Black crappie - 81 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Eldred fishing reports?

The latest Eldred , IL fishing reports are: @PhatBoys reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield . @ConnorTiesFlies reported a nice Largemouth bass . @ConnorTiesFlies reported a nice Largemouth bass . @ashley.fulmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pittsfield . @FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield . .

Fishing in Eldred, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Eldred, Illinois?

Anglers in Eldred , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Mississippi River (IL) , White Hall Reservoir , Roodhouse Lake , Tremell Slough .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Eldred

Latest Eldred fishing reports

Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

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Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

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Wock Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

14 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

15 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

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Redear sunfish

Lake Pittsfield

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Fishing regulations in Eldred

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

39°17′10.3″N 90°33′13.7″W

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FAQ about Eldred fishing

Anglers in Eldred, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Mississippi River (IL), White Hall Reservoir, Roodhouse Lake, and Tremell Slough.

Most commonly caught species around Eldred, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,215 reported catches
Channel catfish - 240 reported catches
Bluegill - 190 reported catches
Blue catfish - 99 reported catches
Black crappie - 81 reported catches

The latest Eldred, IL fishing reports are:

@PhatBoys reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield.
@ConnorTiesFlies reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@ConnorTiesFlies reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@ashley.fulmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pittsfield.
@FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield.

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