🐟 What fish can you catch in Elizabeth?

Most commonly caught species around Elizabeth , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,908 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,138 reported catches Northern pike - 701 reported catches Bluegill - 530 reported catches Channel catfish - 367 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elizabeth fishing reports?

The latest Elizabeth , IL fishing reports are: @Karma- reported a nice Bluegill at Horseshoe Pond County Park . @maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waddams Creek . @AnglerArty reported a nice Shortnose gar at O'Leary's Lake . @sunarayfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at O'Leary's Lake . @sunarayfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at O'Leary's Lake . .

Fishing in Elizabeth, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elizabeth, Illinois?

Anglers in Elizabeth , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Maquoketa River , Galena River , Apple River , Mill Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Elizabeth

Latest Elizabeth fishing reports

Bluegill

Horseshoe Pond County Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Waddams Creek

length · weight

Shortnose gar

O'Leary's Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

O'Leary's Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

O'Leary's Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

O'Leary's Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Pecatonica River (WI)

length · weight

Bigmouth buffalo

Pecatonica River (WI)

27 in · 14 lb

Bigmouth buffalo

Pecatonica River (WI)

length · weight

Common carp

Pecatonica River (WI)

28 in · 10 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Elizabeth

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 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

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

42°18′59″N 90°13′17.8″W

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FAQ about Elizabeth fishing

Anglers in Elizabeth, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Maquoketa River, Galena River, Apple River, and Mill Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Elizabeth, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,908 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,138 reported catches
Northern pike - 701 reported catches
Bluegill - 530 reported catches
Channel catfish - 367 reported catches

The latest Elizabeth, IL fishing reports are:

@Karma- reported a nice Bluegill at Horseshoe Pond County Park.
@maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waddams Creek.
@AnglerArty reported a nice Shortnose gar at O'Leary's Lake.
@sunarayfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at O'Leary's Lake.
@sunarayfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at O'Leary's Lake.

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