Fishing in Hardin, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hardin, Illinois?

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Hardin?

Most commonly caught species around Hardin , IL : Largemouth bass - 8,200 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,777 reported catches Bluegill - 1,464 reported catches Green sunfish - 463 reported catches White crappie - 395 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Hardin fishing reports?

The latest Hardin , IL fishing reports are: @FishinFrenzyTV reported a nice Largemouth bass at Savannah Lake . @FishinFrenzyTV reported a nice Largemouth bass at Savannah Lake . @ODBLures reported a nice Largemouth bass at Courtyards at Harmony Ridge . @joshuaprentice reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Sainte Louise . @morganvanbeek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rotary Park Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Hardin

Latest Hardin fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Savannah Lake

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Largemouth bass

Savannah Lake

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Largemouth bass

Courtyards at Harmony Ridge

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Bluegill

Lake Sainte Louise

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Largemouth bass

Rotary Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Sainte Louise

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White bullhead

Lakeside 370

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Largemouth bass

Lake Sainte Louise

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Channel catfish

Peruque Creek

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Channel catfish

Peruque Creek

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Fishing regulations in Hardin

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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 6th, 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

39°09′32.8″N 90°37′29.3″W

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FAQ about Hardin fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Hardin, Illinois?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Hardin?

Most commonly caught species around Hardin, IL:

Largemouth bass - 8,200 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,777 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,464 reported catches
Green sunfish - 463 reported catches
White crappie - 395 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Hardin fishing reports?

The latest Hardin, IL fishing reports are:

@FishinFrenzyTV reported a nice Largemouth bass at Savannah Lake.
@FishinFrenzyTV reported a nice Largemouth bass at Savannah Lake.
@ODBLures reported a nice Largemouth bass at Courtyards at Harmony Ridge.
@joshuaprentice reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Sainte Louise.
@morganvanbeek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rotary Park Lake.

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

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