🐟 What fish can you catch in Georgetown?

Most commonly caught species around Georgetown , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,344 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 577 reported catches Bluegill - 448 reported catches Channel catfish - 331 reported catches Black crappie - 128 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Georgetown fishing reports?

The latest Georgetown , IL fishing reports are: @michaelclark1336 reported a nice Common shiner at Saline Branch Drainage Ditch . @cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Mingo . @brandondavis6839 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Fork . @brandondavis6839 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Fork . @davemorgan1344 reported a nice Grass pickerel at Clear Lake . .

Fishing in Georgetown, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Georgetown, Illinois?

Anglers in Georgetown , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River , Lake Vermilion , Salt Fork , Vermilion River , North Fork Vermilion River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Georgetown

Latest Georgetown fishing reports

Common shiner

Saline Branch Drainage Ditch

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Channel catfish

Lake Mingo

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Smallmouth bass

Salt Fork

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Smallmouth bass

Salt Fork

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Grass pickerel

Clear Lake

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Warmouth

Clear Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

Clear Lake

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Fishing regulations in Georgetown

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

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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

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39°58′38.6″N 87°38′7.4″W

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FAQ about Georgetown fishing

Anglers in Georgetown, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River, Lake Vermilion, Salt Fork, Vermilion River, and North Fork Vermilion River.

Most commonly caught species around Georgetown, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,344 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 577 reported catches
Bluegill - 448 reported catches
Channel catfish - 331 reported catches
Black crappie - 128 reported catches

The latest Georgetown, IL fishing reports are:

@michaelclark1336 reported a nice Common shiner at Saline Branch Drainage Ditch.
@cfauver01 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Mingo.
@brandondavis6839 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Fork.
@brandondavis6839 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Fork.
@davemorgan1344 reported a nice Grass pickerel at Clear Lake.

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