🐟 What fish can you catch in Grafton?

Most commonly caught species around Grafton , IL : Largemouth bass - 16,747 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,334 reported catches Bluegill - 2,486 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,168 reported catches Green sunfish - 1,037 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Grafton fishing reports?

The latest Grafton , IL fishing reports are: @FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26 . @FishInaHole reported a nice Redear sunfish at August A Busch Lake Number 26 . @FishInaHole reported a nice Green sunfish at August A Busch Lake Number 26 . @e7980user reported a nice Bluegill at Woodlands Sports Park . @e7980user reported a nice Longear sunfish at Woodlands Sports Park . .

Fishing in Grafton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Grafton, Illinois?

Anglers in Grafton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Mississippi River (IL) , Missouri River (MO) , New Town Lake , Island District .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Grafton

Latest Grafton fishing reports

Bluegill

August A Busch Lake Number 26

4 in · 2 oz

Redear sunfish

August A Busch Lake Number 26

4 in · 2 oz

Green sunfish

August A Busch Lake Number 26

7 in · 5 oz

Bluegill

Woodlands Sports Park

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Woodlands Sports Park

length · weight

White crappie

August A Busch Lake Number 33 (Kraut Run Lake)

length · weight

Green sunfish

August A Busch Lake Number 33 (Kraut Run Lake)

length · weight

Black crappie

August A Busch Lake Number 33 (Kraut Run Lake)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Heartland Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Old Fairway Dr Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Grafton

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 18th, 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

38°58′35″N 90°25′32.9″W

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FAQ about Grafton fishing

Anglers in Grafton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Mississippi River (IL), Missouri River (MO), New Town Lake, and Island District.

Most commonly caught species around Grafton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 16,747 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,334 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,486 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,168 reported catches
Green sunfish - 1,037 reported catches

The latest Grafton, IL fishing reports are:

@FishInaHole reported a nice Bluegill at August A Busch Lake Number 26.
@FishInaHole reported a nice Redear sunfish at August A Busch Lake Number 26.
@FishInaHole reported a nice Green sunfish at August A Busch Lake Number 26.
@e7980user reported a nice Bluegill at Woodlands Sports Park.
@e7980user reported a nice Longear sunfish at Woodlands Sports Park.

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