🐟 What fish can you catch in Hettick?

Most commonly caught species around Hettick , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,867 reported catches Channel catfish - 354 reported catches Bluegill - 247 reported catches White crappie - 152 reported catches Black crappie - 128 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hettick fishing reports?

The latest Hettick , IL fishing reports are: @ezimmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Glazebrook Park . @goff.jared reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wock Lake . @krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Mount Olive Reservoir . @Daviid.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Walton Lake . @Daviid.w reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Walton Lake . .

Fishing in Hettick, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hettick, Illinois?

Anglers in Hettick , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Otter Lake , Beaver Lake , Greenfield Lake , Lake Carlinville , Sugar Creek .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Hettick?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Hettick , IL was a 3 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Minkey42 at Lake Lou Yaeger on May 4, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Hettick

Latest Hettick fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Glazebrook Park

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Largemouth bass

Wock Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Old Mount Olive Reservoir

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Channel catfish

Walton Lake

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Walton Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Old Mount Olive Reservoir

22 in · 6 lb 5 oz

Green sunfish

Lake Lou Yaeger

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Carlinville Pond

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Lou Yaeger

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Lou Yaeger

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Hettick

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 May 8th, 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°21′20.5″N 90°02′13.9″W

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FAQ about Hettick fishing

Anglers in Hettick, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Otter Lake, Beaver Lake, Greenfield Lake, Lake Carlinville, and Sugar Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Hettick, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,867 reported catches
Channel catfish - 354 reported catches
Bluegill - 247 reported catches
White crappie - 152 reported catches
Black crappie - 128 reported catches

The latest Hettick, IL fishing reports are:

@ezimmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Glazebrook Park.
@goff.jared reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wock Lake.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Mount Olive Reservoir.
@Daviid.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Walton Lake.
@Daviid.w reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Walton Lake.

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