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Fishing in Galva, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Galva

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Storey

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Bluegill

Hennepin Canal

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Pumpkinseed

Hennepin Canal

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Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

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Largemouth bass

Lake Storey

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Largemouth bass

Snakeden Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Snakeden Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Snakeden Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

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Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

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About Galva fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Galva, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,480 catches for Largemouth bass, 347 catches for Bluegill, and 310 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Galva

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.

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

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41°10′8″N 90°02′15″W
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FAQ about Galva fishing

Anglers in Galva, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Snakeden Hollow Lake, Johnson Lake, Spoon River, Victoria Lake, and Windmont Park Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Galva, IL:
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