🐟 What fish can you catch in Highland?

Most commonly caught species around Highland , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,094 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,051 reported catches Bluegill - 803 reported catches White crappie - 519 reported catches Blue catfish - 366 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Highland fishing reports?

The latest Highland , IL fishing reports are: @Jrdnstb reported a nice Largemouth bass at St. Ellen Mine Lake . @Jrdnstb reported a nice Largemouth bass at St. Ellen Mine Lake . @slipperyknobs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Belk Park . @slipperyknobs reported a nice Channel catfish at Belk Park . @talley.l reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . .

Fishing in Highland, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Highland, Illinois?

Anglers in Highland , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Old City Reservoir , Highland Silver Lake , Tri-Township Park , Silver Creek , Marine Heritage Park .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Highland

Latest Highland fishing reports

Largemouth bass

St. Ellen Mine Lake

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Largemouth bass

St. Ellen Mine Lake

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Largemouth bass

Belk Park

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Channel catfish

Belk Park

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Black crappie

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Gorden Moore Lake

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

Panama Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Highland

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

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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

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38°45′36.7″N 89°40′51.6″W

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FAQ about Highland fishing

Anglers in Highland, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Old City Reservoir, Highland Silver Lake, Tri-Township Park, Silver Creek, and Marine Heritage Park.

Most commonly caught species around Highland, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,094 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,051 reported catches
Bluegill - 803 reported catches
White crappie - 519 reported catches
Blue catfish - 366 reported catches

The latest Highland, IL fishing reports are:

@Jrdnstb reported a nice Largemouth bass at St. Ellen Mine Lake.
@Jrdnstb reported a nice Largemouth bass at St. Ellen Mine Lake.
@slipperyknobs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Belk Park.
@slipperyknobs reported a nice Channel catfish at Belk Park.
@talley.l reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.

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