Fishing in Forreston, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Forreston, Illinois?

Anglers in Forreston , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI) , Pecatonica River (WI) , Pine Creek , Yellow Creek , Krape Park .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Forreston?

Most commonly caught species around Forreston , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,518 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,485 reported catches Bluegill - 641 reported catches Channel catfish - 627 reported catches Walleye - 305 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Forreston fishing reports?

The latest Forreston , IL fishing reports are: @justinbertaud reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spring Lake . @hamiltongreyson reported a nice Hornyhead chub at Kyte River . @zandermowell reported a nice Bluegill at Kent Creek . @Preachy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Levings Lake . @Preachy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Levings Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Forreston

Latest Forreston fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Spring Lake

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Hornyhead chub

Kyte River

7 in · 2 oz

Bluegill

Kent Creek

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Largemouth bass

Levings Lake

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Largemouth bass

Levings Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kings Camp Pond

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Largemouth bass

Hidden Valley Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hidden Valley Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hidden Valley Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hidden Valley Lake

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Fishing regulations in Forreston

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 July 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°07′38.3″N 89°34′42.2″W

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FAQ about Forreston fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Forreston, Illinois?

Anglers in Forreston, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Pecatonica River (WI), Pine Creek, Yellow Creek, and Krape Park.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Forreston?

Most commonly caught species around Forreston, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,518 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,485 reported catches
Bluegill - 641 reported catches
Channel catfish - 627 reported catches
Walleye - 305 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Forreston fishing reports?

The latest Forreston, IL fishing reports are:

@justinbertaud reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spring Lake.
@hamiltongreyson reported a nice Hornyhead chub at Kyte River.
@zandermowell reported a nice Bluegill at Kent Creek.
@Preachy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Levings Lake.
@Preachy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Levings Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Forreston?

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