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Fishing in Ferris, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Ferris

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Freshwater drum
Freshwater drum

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Walleye

Mississippi River (IL)

26 in · 6 lb

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Walleye

Mississippi River (IL)

26 in · 6 lb

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Black crappie

Horton Lake

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Northern pike

Mississippi River (IL)

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Black crappie

Spring Lake

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Bluegill

Spring Lake

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Common carp

Mississippi River (IL)

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Largemouth bass

Spring Lake

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Mississippi River (IL)

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About Ferris fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Ferris, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 801 catches for Largemouth bass, 320 catches for Channel catfish, and 142 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Ferris

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°28′10.2″N 91°10′5.9″W
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FAQ about Ferris fishing

Anglers in Ferris, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Horton Lake, Bear Creek, Carthage Lake, and Chaney Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Ferris, IL:
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