🐟 What fish can you catch in Elizabethtown?

Most commonly caught species around Elizabethtown , IL : Largemouth bass - 832 reported catches Blue catfish - 146 reported catches Channel catfish - 124 reported catches Bluegill - 94 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 92 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elizabethtown fishing reports?

The latest Elizabethtown , IL fishing reports are: @elijahpassmore10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir . @genesis.ortiz reported a nice Shortnose gar . @RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) . @RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) . @EastTNangling reported a nice Silver carp at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) . .

Fishing in Elizabethtown, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elizabethtown, Illinois?

Anglers in Elizabethtown , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IL) , Bay Creek , Lusk Creek , Peck Branch .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Elizabethtown

Latest Elizabethtown fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Eldorado Reservoir

length · weight

Shortnose gar

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Silver carp

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Final Cut Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

West Fork Donaldson Creek

21 in · 5 lb 6 oz

Blue catfish

Bob Noble Park

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Cap Mauzy Lake

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Mortons Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Elizabethtown

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 May 8th, 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°26′59.6″N 88°18′18.7″W

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FAQ about Elizabethtown fishing

Anglers in Elizabethtown, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Bay Creek, Lusk Creek, and Peck Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Elizabethtown, IL:

Largemouth bass - 832 reported catches
Blue catfish - 146 reported catches
Channel catfish - 124 reported catches
Bluegill - 94 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 92 reported catches

The latest Elizabethtown, IL fishing reports are:

@elijahpassmore10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir.
@genesis.ortiz reported a nice Shortnose gar.
@RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake).
@RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake).
@EastTNangling reported a nice Silver carp at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake).

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