🐟 What fish can you catch in German Valley?

Most commonly caught species around German Valley , IL : Largemouth bass - 5,175 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,253 reported catches Bluegill - 858 reported catches Channel catfish - 802 reported catches Northern pike - 387 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest German Valley fishing reports?

The latest German Valley , IL fishing reports are: @ericlavino reported a nice Freshwater drum at Rock River (IL, WI) . @ogsammyt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise . @kylerkerner reported a nice Striped shiner at Stillman Creek . @eric.pelin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Pine Creek . @ogsammyt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise . .

Fishing in German Valley, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in German Valley, Illinois?

Anglers in German Valley , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI) , Pecatonica River (WI) , Pine Creek , Yellow Creek , Krape Park .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in German Valley?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in German Valley , IL was a 8 ft caught by Fishbrain user @SkipTatula at Olson Lake on August 5, 2019 .

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Top fish species in German Valley

Latest German Valley fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Rock River (IL, WI)

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Largemouth bass

Lake Louise

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Striped shiner

Stillman Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Pine Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Louise

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Louise

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rock River (IL, WI)

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Smallmouth bass

Kishwaukee River

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Smallmouth bass

Kishwaukee River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Kishwaukee River

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Fishing regulations in German Valley

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 May 10th, 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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42°12′51.5″N 89°29′3.8″W

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FAQ about German Valley fishing

Anglers in German Valley, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Pecatonica River (WI), Pine Creek, Yellow Creek, and Krape Park.

Most commonly caught species around German Valley, IL:

Largemouth bass - 5,175 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,253 reported catches
Bluegill - 858 reported catches
Channel catfish - 802 reported catches
Northern pike - 387 reported catches

The latest German Valley, IL fishing reports are:

@ericlavino reported a nice Freshwater drum at Rock River (IL, WI).
@ogsammyt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise.
@kylerkerner reported a nice Striped shiner at Stillman Creek.
@eric.pelin reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Pine Creek.
@ogsammyt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise.

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