🐟 What fish can you catch in Hamburg?

Most commonly caught species around Hamburg , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,687 reported catches Channel catfish - 621 reported catches Bluegill - 537 reported catches Green sunfish - 196 reported catches Black crappie - 171 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hamburg fishing reports?

The latest Hamburg , IL fishing reports are: @JWilson86 reported a nice Channel catfish at Heartland Park . @zacharym7608 reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park . @Seamus.Burris reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park . @Seamus.Burris reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park . @Seamus.Burris reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park . .

Fishing in Hamburg, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hamburg, Illinois?

Anglers in Hamburg , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Mississippi River (IL) , Tremell Slough .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Hamburg

Latest Hamburg fishing reports

Channel catfish

Heartland Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Fort Zumwalt State Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Fort Zumwalt State Park

6 in · 5 oz

Bluegill

Fort Zumwalt State Park

8 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Fort Zumwalt State Park

5 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

Fort Zumwalt State Park

6 in · 5 oz

Bluegill

Fort Zumwalt State Park

4 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Indian Camp Creek

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Rotary Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Indian Camp Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Hamburg

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

39°13′58.1″N 90°42′54.7″W

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FAQ about Hamburg fishing

Anglers in Hamburg, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Mississippi River (IL), and Tremell Slough.

Most commonly caught species around Hamburg, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,687 reported catches
Channel catfish - 621 reported catches
Bluegill - 537 reported catches
Green sunfish - 196 reported catches
Black crappie - 171 reported catches

The latest Hamburg, IL fishing reports are:

@JWilson86 reported a nice Channel catfish at Heartland Park.
@zacharym7608 reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park.
@Seamus.Burris reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park.
@Seamus.Burris reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park.
@Seamus.Burris reported a nice Bluegill at Fort Zumwalt State Park.

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