🐟 What fish can you catch in Hartford?

Most commonly caught species around Hartford , IL : Largemouth bass - 15,559 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,934 reported catches Bluegill - 2,277 reported catches Rainbow trout - 995 reported catches Green sunfish - 977 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hartford fishing reports?

The latest Hartford , IL fishing reports are: @e7980user reported a nice Bluegill at Woodlands Sports Park . @e7980user reported a nice Longear sunfish at Woodlands Sports Park . @Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake . @frankh9306 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richland Creek . @ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park . .

Fishing in Hartford, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hartford, Illinois?

Anglers in Hartford , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Missouri River (MO) , Fairground Park Lake , Tower Lake , O'Fallon Park Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Hartford

Latest Hartford fishing reports

Bluegill

Woodlands Sports Park

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Longear sunfish

Woodlands Sports Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

New Gillespie Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Richland Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Belk Park

length · weight

Black crappie

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

7 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

length · weight

Blue catfish

River's Edge Park

38 in · 24 lb 8 oz

Freshwater drum

Horseshoe Lake

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Largemouth bass

Horseshoe Lake

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Fishing regulations in Hartford

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

38°49′5.9″N 90°05′29.4″W

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FAQ about Hartford fishing

Anglers in Hartford, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Missouri River (MO), Fairground Park Lake, Tower Lake, and O'Fallon Park Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Hartford, IL:

Largemouth bass - 15,559 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,934 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,277 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 995 reported catches
Green sunfish - 977 reported catches

The latest Hartford, IL fishing reports are:

@e7980user reported a nice Bluegill at Woodlands Sports Park.
@e7980user reported a nice Longear sunfish at Woodlands Sports Park.
@Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake.
@frankh9306 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richland Creek.
@ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park.

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