🐟 What fish can you catch in Gays?

Most commonly caught species around Gays , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,625 reported catches Channel catfish - 486 reported catches Muskellunge - 384 reported catches White crappie - 336 reported catches Bluegill - 282 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gays fishing reports?

The latest Gays , IL fishing reports are: @eastonfrederick reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Fork . @landon.badstibner reported a nice White crappie at Lake Charleston . @matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville . @deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River . @matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville . .

Fishing in Gays, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gays, Illinois?

Anglers in Gays , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Lake Shelbyville , Lake Mattoon , Lake Paradise , Little Wabash River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Gays

Latest Gays fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Fork

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Charleston

13 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

23 in · 6 lb

White crappie

Embarras River

length · weight

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Lake Fork

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Fork

length · weight

Saugeye

17 in · 2 lb

Saugeye

Lake Paradise

length · weight

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

24 in · 6 lb

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Fishing regulations in Gays

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°27′29.9″N 88°29′46.7″W

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FAQ about Gays fishing

Anglers in Gays, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Lake Shelbyville, Lake Mattoon, Lake Paradise, and Little Wabash River.

Most commonly caught species around Gays, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,625 reported catches
Channel catfish - 486 reported catches
Muskellunge - 384 reported catches
White crappie - 336 reported catches
Bluegill - 282 reported catches

The latest Gays, IL fishing reports are:

@eastonfrederick reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Fork.
@landon.badstibner reported a nice White crappie at Lake Charleston.
@matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville.
@deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River.
@matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville.

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