🐟 What fish can you catch in Herscher?

Most commonly caught species around Herscher , IL : Largemouth bass - 7,516 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,579 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,057 reported catches Bluegill - 784 reported catches Black crappie - 379 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Herscher fishing reports?

The latest Herscher , IL fishing reports are: @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg . @gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo . @CrazyCatt.FishRICH reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake) . @c.ardon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Monee Reservoir . @Tunnelsnake reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Manteno . .

Fishing in Herscher, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Herscher, Illinois?

Anglers in Herscher , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River , Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond , Ponderosa Lake , Rock Creek , Mazon River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Herscher

Latest Herscher fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Dog Leg

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Smallmouth buffalo

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Largemouth bass

Lake Chaminwood (East Lake)

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Monee Reservoir

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Manteno

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Manteno

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Flathead catfish

Kankakee River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Monee Reservoir

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Black buffalo

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Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

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Fishing regulations in Herscher

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 17th, 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

41°02′57.5″N 88°06′2.2″W

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FAQ about Herscher fishing

Anglers in Herscher, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River, Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond, Ponderosa Lake, Rock Creek, and Mazon River.

Most commonly caught species around Herscher, IL:

Largemouth bass - 7,516 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,579 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,057 reported catches
Bluegill - 784 reported catches
Black crappie - 379 reported catches

The latest Herscher, IL fishing reports are:

@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg.
@gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo.
@CrazyCatt.FishRICH reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake).
@c.ardon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Monee Reservoir.
@Tunnelsnake reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Manteno.

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