🐟 What fish can you catch in Herrin?

Most commonly caught species around Herrin , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,655 reported catches Channel catfish - 453 reported catches Bluegill - 356 reported catches White crappie - 286 reported catches Black crappie - 229 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Herrin fishing reports?

The latest Herrin , IL fishing reports are: @michael101 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Herrin City Park . @caelinlaney reported a nice Bigmouth buffalo at Big Muddy River . @drbuddhakush reported a nice Freshwater drum at Rend Lake . @drbuddhakush reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake . @drbuddhakush reported a nice Freshwater drum at Rend Lake . .

Fishing in Herrin, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Herrin, Illinois?

Anglers in Herrin , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Orchard Lake , Lake of Egypt , Campus Lake , Big Muddy River , Carbondale Reservoir .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Herrin

Latest Herrin fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Herrin City Park

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Bigmouth buffalo

Big Muddy River

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Freshwater drum

Rend Lake

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White crappie

Rend Lake

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Freshwater drum

Rend Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Harrisburg Reservoir

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Channel catfish

Rend Lake

32 in · 10 lb

White crappie

Rend Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Herrin

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 22nd, 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

37°47′53.9″N 89°01′49.8″W

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FAQ about Herrin fishing

Anglers in Herrin, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Orchard Lake, Lake of Egypt, Campus Lake, Big Muddy River, and Carbondale Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Herrin, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,655 reported catches
Channel catfish - 453 reported catches
Bluegill - 356 reported catches
White crappie - 286 reported catches
Black crappie - 229 reported catches

The latest Herrin, IL fishing reports are:

@michael101 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Herrin City Park.
@caelinlaney reported a nice Bigmouth buffalo at Big Muddy River.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice Freshwater drum at Rend Lake.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice Freshwater drum at Rend Lake.

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