🐟 What fish can you catch in Fillmore?

Most commonly caught species around Fillmore , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,071 reported catches Channel catfish - 280 reported catches Bluegill - 143 reported catches White crappie - 75 reported catches Black crappie - 75 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fillmore fishing reports?

The latest Fillmore , IL fishing reports are: @jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass . @christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir . @christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir . @krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake . .

Fishing in Fillmore, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fillmore, Illinois?

Anglers in Fillmore , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Coffeen Lake , Governor Bond Lake , Vandalia Municipal Reservoir , Ramsey Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Fillmore

Latest Fillmore fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Yellow bass

7 in · 3 oz

White crappie

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

White crappie

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

Green sunfish

Walton Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Walton Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

Channel catfish

Panama Lake

23 in · 4 lb

Yellow bullhead

Panama Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Black bullhead

Panama Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Fillmore

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°06′55.4″N 89°16′42.6″W

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FAQ about Fillmore fishing

Anglers in Fillmore, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Coffeen Lake, Governor Bond Lake, Vandalia Municipal Reservoir, and Ramsey Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Fillmore, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,071 reported catches
Channel catfish - 280 reported catches
Bluegill - 143 reported catches
White crappie - 75 reported catches
Black crappie - 75 reported catches

The latest Fillmore, IL fishing reports are:

@jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass.
@christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir.
@christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake.

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