🐟 What fish can you catch in Grafton?

Most commonly caught species around Grafton , IL : Largemouth bass - 16,789 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,396 reported catches Bluegill - 2,612 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,170 reported catches Green sunfish - 1,071 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Grafton fishing reports?

The latest Grafton , IL fishing reports are: @ryanmaniaci reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Kindle River . @elijahsleet reported a nice Shortnose gar at Sandy Chute . @elijahsleet reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @Lilly.0922 reported a nice Channel catfish at Horseshoe Lake . @Lilly.0922 reported a nice Channel catfish at Horseshoe Lake . .

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?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Grafton , IL . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Grafton?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Grafton , IL was a 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @angelbernal5171 at Horseshoe Lake on March 18, 2025 .

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Top fish species in Grafton

Latest Grafton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Taylor Kindle River

length · weight

Shortnose gar

Sandy Chute

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

Horseshoe Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Horseshoe Lake

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Woodlands Sports Park

12 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

Horseshoe Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Horseshoe Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Horseshoe Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Horseshoe 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 May 8th, 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 - 16,789 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,396 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,612 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,170 reported catches
Green sunfish - 1,071 reported catches

The latest Grafton, IL fishing reports are:

@ryanmaniaci reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Kindle River.
@elijahsleet reported a nice Shortnose gar at Sandy Chute.
@elijahsleet reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@Lilly.0922 reported a nice Channel catfish at Horseshoe Lake.
@Lilly.0922 reported a nice Channel catfish at Horseshoe Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Grafton, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Grafton, IL was a 10 ft / 0.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Bwhit89 at Rotary Park Lake on September 13, 2016.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Grafton, IL was a 8 ft / 5.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @david1955 at Lake Lincoln on April 21, 2013.