Fishing in Greenville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Greenville, Illinois?

Anglers in Greenville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Carlyle Reservoir , Coffeen Lake , Governor Bond Lake , Vandalia Municipal Reservoir .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Greenville?

Most commonly caught species around Greenville , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,327 reported catches Channel catfish - 664 reported catches Bluegill - 344 reported catches White crappie - 245 reported catches Black crappie - 180 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Greenville fishing reports?

The latest Greenville , IL fishing reports are: @Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake . @Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake . @Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake . @Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake . @Beau123 reported a nice Channel catfish at Litchfield Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Greenville

Latest Greenville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

8 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

9 in · 6 oz

Channel catfish

Litchfield Lake

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Governor Bond Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Governor Bond Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Governor Bond Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Governor Bond Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Governor Bond Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Greenville

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 July 5th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°53′12.1″N 89°23′21.8″W

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FAQ about Greenville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Greenville, Illinois?

Anglers in Greenville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Carlyle Reservoir, Coffeen Lake, Governor Bond Lake, and Vandalia Municipal Reservoir.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Greenville?

Most commonly caught species around Greenville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,327 reported catches
Channel catfish - 664 reported catches
Bluegill - 344 reported catches
White crappie - 245 reported catches
Black crappie - 180 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Greenville fishing reports?

The latest Greenville, IL fishing reports are:

@Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake.
@Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake.
@Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake.
@Drpeppertastegood reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holiday Lake.
@Beau123 reported a nice Channel catfish at Litchfield Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Greenville?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Greenville, 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: