🐟 What fish can you catch in Franklinville?

Most commonly caught species around Franklinville , IL : Largemouth bass - 53,648 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,481 reported catches Bluegill - 5,905 reported catches Northern pike - 5,008 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,568 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Franklinville fishing reports?

The latest Franklinville , IL fishing reports are: @KalebSnelten reported a nice Common carp . @michael-perreault reported a nice Common carp at Fox River . @Tony.Avila40 reported a nice White bass at Fox River . @Fishnchazz reported a nice Northern pike at Independence Grove . @jackupdegraff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Lake . .

Fishing in Franklinville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Franklinville, Illinois?

Anglers in Franklinville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) , Kishwaukee River , South Branch Kishwaukee River , Crystal Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Franklinville

Latest Franklinville fishing reports

Common carp

28 in · 8 lb

Common carp

Fox River

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White bass

Fox River

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Northern pike

Independence Grove

19 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Taylor Lake

13 in · 1 lb 1 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Zurich

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Bangs Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Franklinville

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 17th, 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

42°16′31.4″N 88°30′55.8″W

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FAQ about Franklinville fishing

Anglers in Franklinville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), Kishwaukee River, South Branch Kishwaukee River, and Crystal Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Franklinville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 53,648 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,481 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,905 reported catches
Northern pike - 5,008 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,568 reported catches

The latest Franklinville, IL fishing reports are:

@KalebSnelten reported a nice Common carp.
@michael-perreault reported a nice Common carp at Fox River.
@Tony.Avila40 reported a nice White bass at Fox River.
@Fishnchazz reported a nice Northern pike at Independence Grove.
@jackupdegraff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Lake.

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