🐟 What fish can you catch in Hopedale?

Most commonly caught species around Hopedale , IL : Largemouth bass - 7,502 reported catches Bluegill - 1,212 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,035 reported catches Black crappie - 599 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 301 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hopedale fishing reports?

The latest Hopedale , IL fishing reports are: @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Charter Oak North Lake . @trent-m reported a nice Green sunfish at Charter Oak North Lake . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . .

Fishing in Hopedale, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hopedale, Illinois?

Anglers in Hopedale , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Mackinaw River , Mineral Springs Park Lagooon , Sugar Creek , Brock Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Hopedale

Latest Hopedale fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Charter Oak North Lake

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Green sunfish

Charter Oak North Lake

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

The Ponds Of Bloomington

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Fishing regulations in Hopedale

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

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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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40°25′23.9″N 89°25′17″W

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FAQ about Hopedale fishing

Anglers in Hopedale, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Mackinaw River, Mineral Springs Park Lagooon, Sugar Creek, and Brock Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Hopedale, IL:

Largemouth bass - 7,502 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,212 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,035 reported catches
Black crappie - 599 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 301 reported catches

The latest Hopedale, IL fishing reports are:

@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Charter Oak North Lake.
@trent-m reported a nice Green sunfish at Charter Oak North Lake.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.

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