🐟 What fish can you catch in Janesville?

Most commonly caught species around Janesville , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,660 reported catches Channel catfish - 490 reported catches Muskellunge - 383 reported catches White crappie - 327 reported catches Bluegill - 256 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Janesville fishing reports?

The latest Janesville , IL fishing reports are: @landon.badstibner reported a nice White crappie at Lake Charleston . @matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville . @deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River . @matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye . .

Fishing in Janesville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Janesville, Illinois?

Anglers in Janesville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Lake Charleston , Lake Mattoon , Lake Paradise , Embarras River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Janesville

Latest Janesville fishing reports

White crappie

Lake Charleston

13 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

23 in · 6 lb

White crappie

Embarras River

length · weight

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Saugeye

17 in · 2 lb

Saugeye

Lake Paradise

length · weight

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

24 in · 6 lb

Freshwater drum

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Muskellunge

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

31 in · 8 lb

Bluegill

Lake Charleston

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Janesville

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

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°22′31.1″N 88°14′41.6″W

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FAQ about Janesville fishing

Anglers in Janesville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Lake Charleston, Lake Mattoon, Lake Paradise, and Embarras River.

Most commonly caught species around Janesville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,660 reported catches
Channel catfish - 490 reported catches
Muskellunge - 383 reported catches
White crappie - 327 reported catches
Bluegill - 256 reported catches

The latest Janesville, IL fishing reports are:

@landon.badstibner reported a nice White crappie at Lake Charleston.
@matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville.
@deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River.
@matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Janesville, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: