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Fishing in Gilson, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Gilson

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Charter Oak North Lake

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Green sunfish

Charter Oak North Lake

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Stone Water Park Ponds

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Stone Water Park Ponds

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Stone Water Park Ponds

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Stone Water Park Ponds

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Stone Water Park Ponds

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Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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About Gilson fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Gilson, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,117 catches for Largemouth bass, 434 catches for Bluegill, and 320 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Gilson

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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40°51′46.4″N 90°11′57.1″W
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FAQ about Gilson fishing

Anglers in Gilson, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Storey, Snakeden Hollow Lake, Spoon River, Victoria Lake, and Henderson Creek.
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