🐟 What fish can you catch in Findlay?

Most commonly caught species around Findlay , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,587 reported catches Channel catfish - 561 reported catches Muskellunge - 390 reported catches White crappie - 351 reported catches Bluegill - 238 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Findlay fishing reports?

The latest Findlay , IL fishing reports are: @Montero420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Decatur . @noahhines8931 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Decatur . @kenzyngtoncoy reported a nice Freshwater drum at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River) . @noahhines8931 reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur . .

Fishing in Findlay, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Findlay, Illinois?

Anglers in Findlay , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Lake Shelbyville , Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River) , Wyman Lake , Wood Lake .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Muskellunge caught in Findlay?

The biggest Muskellunge (by length) reported in Findlay , IL was a 4 ft / 26.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ericclaycomb9 at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River) on June 10, 2014 .

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Top fish species in Findlay

Latest Findlay fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Black crappie

Lake Decatur

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Freshwater drum

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

14 in · 3 lb

Dreamland Pond

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White crappie

Lake Decatur

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Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Lake Shelbyville

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Fishing regulations in Findlay

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

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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

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39°31′20.3″N 88°45′16.6″W

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FAQ about Findlay fishing

Anglers in Findlay, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Lake Shelbyville, Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River), Wyman Lake, and Wood Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Findlay, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,587 reported catches
Channel catfish - 561 reported catches
Muskellunge - 390 reported catches
White crappie - 351 reported catches
Bluegill - 238 reported catches

The latest Findlay, IL fishing reports are:

@Montero420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Decatur.
@noahhines8931 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Decatur.
@kenzyngtoncoy reported a nice Freshwater drum at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River).
@noahhines8931 reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Findlay, IL was a 3 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tforgotten at Taylorville Lake on July 23, 2017.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Findlay, IL was a 4 ft / 20 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tforgotten at Taylorville Lake on July 23, 2017.