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Fishing in Grand Tower, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Grand Tower

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White crappie
White crappie
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 6 oz

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Smallmouth buffalo

Kinkaid Creek

21 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Longear sunfish

Kinkaid Lake

5 in · 4 oz

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Silver carp

Crab Orchard Creek

24 in · 9 lb

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Silver carp

Crab Orchard Creek

24 in · 11 lb

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Bighead carp

Crab Orchard Creek

32 in · 19 lb

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Black crappie

Kinkaid Lake

12 in · 6 oz

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About Grand Tower fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Grand Tower, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,508 catches for Largemouth bass, 313 catches for Bluegill, and 307 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Grand Tower

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.

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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37°38′3.5″N 89°30′4.7″W
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FAQ about Grand Tower fishing

Anglers in Grand Tower, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Kinkaid Lake, Big Muddy River, Cedar Lake, and Lake Murphysboro.
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