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 fish can you catch in Gays?

Most commonly caught species around Gays , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,688 reported catches Channel catfish - 520 reported catches Muskellunge - 420 reported catches White crappie - 343 reported catches Bluegill - 302 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Gays fishing reports?

The latest Gays , IL fishing reports are: @aidenloveallloveall reported a nice Yellow bass . @calvinatchison reported a nice Black crappie at Wyman Lake . @calvinatchison reported a nice Yellow bass at Wyman Lake . @l-mcdevitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pauline . @matbaird reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Lake Charleston . .

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

Yellow bass

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Black crappie

Wyman Lake

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Yellow bass

Wyman Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Pauline

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Greengill hybrid

Lake Charleston

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Largemouth bass

Fairview Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Fairview Park Pond

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Longear sunfish

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Black crappie

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Creek chub

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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 June 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

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

39°27′29.9″N 88°29′46.7″W

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FAQ about Gays fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Gays, Illinois?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Gays?

Most commonly caught species around Gays, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,688 reported catches
Channel catfish - 520 reported catches
Muskellunge - 420 reported catches
White crappie - 343 reported catches
Bluegill - 302 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Gays fishing reports?

The latest Gays, IL fishing reports are:

@aidenloveallloveall reported a nice Yellow bass.
@calvinatchison reported a nice Black crappie at Wyman Lake.
@calvinatchison reported a nice Yellow bass at Wyman Lake.
@l-mcdevitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pauline.
@matbaird reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Lake Charleston.

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

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