🐟 What fish can you catch in Geneseo?

Most commonly caught species around Geneseo , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,605 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 980 reported catches Channel catfish - 964 reported catches Bluegill - 946 reported catches Freshwater drum - 461 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Geneseo fishing reports?

The latest Geneseo , IL fishing reports are: @daniels2771 reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Feeder Canal . @eshon9785 reported a nice White crappie at Hennepin Canal . @eshon9785 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @daniels2771 reported a nice Black crappie at Hennepin Feeder Canal . @traydean reported a nice Largemouth bass at Railroad Lake . .

Fishing in Geneseo, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Geneseo, Illinois?

Anglers in Geneseo , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI) , Mississippi River (IL) , Hennepin Canal , Green River , Le Claire Canal .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Geneseo

Latest Geneseo fishing reports

White bass

Hennepin Feeder Canal

8 in · 1 lb

White crappie

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Black crappie

Hennepin Feeder Canal

6 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Railroad Lake

length · weight

White bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

White bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

White crappie

The Henne-Puddle

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Geneseo

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

41°27′3.2″N 90°09′14.4″W

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FAQ about Geneseo fishing

Anglers in Geneseo, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Mississippi River (IL), Hennepin Canal, Green River, and Le Claire Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Geneseo, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,605 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 980 reported catches
Channel catfish - 964 reported catches
Bluegill - 946 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 461 reported catches

The latest Geneseo, IL fishing reports are:

@daniels2771 reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Feeder Canal.
@eshon9785 reported a nice White crappie at Hennepin Canal.
@eshon9785 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@daniels2771 reported a nice Black crappie at Hennepin Feeder Canal.
@traydean reported a nice Largemouth bass at Railroad Lake.

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