🐟 What fish can you catch in Joppa?

Most commonly caught species around Joppa , IL : Largemouth bass - 959 reported catches Bluegill - 161 reported catches Channel catfish - 150 reported catches Black crappie - 102 reported catches Blue catfish - 76 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Joppa fishing reports?

The latest Joppa , IL fishing reports are: @genesis.ortiz reported a nice Shortnose gar . @Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay . @RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) . @RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) . @Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay . .

Fishing in Joppa, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Joppa, Illinois?

Anglers in Joppa , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IL) , Bob Noble Park , Mermet Lake , Perkins Creek .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Joppa , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Joppa?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Joppa , IL was a 20 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Hoss6 at Vienna Reservoir on April 12, 2016 .

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Joppa , IL was a 5 ft / 168 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @FishingSloth at Lake of Egypt on March 24, 2021 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Joppa?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Joppa , IL was a 5 ft / 82.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @whitekong at Ohio River (IL) on April 24, 2015 .

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Joppa

Latest Joppa fishing reports

Shortnose gar

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

17 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

19 in · 4 lb 5 oz

Silver carp

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Blue catfish

Bob Noble Park

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Joppa

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

37°12′25.2″N 88°50′40.9″W

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FAQ about Joppa fishing

Anglers in Joppa, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Bob Noble Park, Mermet Lake, and Perkins Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Joppa, IL:

Largemouth bass - 959 reported catches
Bluegill - 161 reported catches
Channel catfish - 150 reported catches
Black crappie - 102 reported catches
Blue catfish - 76 reported catches

The latest Joppa, IL fishing reports are:

@genesis.ortiz reported a nice Shortnose gar.
@Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay.
@RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake).
@RissaRoni reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake).
@Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Joppa, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Joppa, IL was a 20 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Hoss6 at Vienna Reservoir on April 12, 2016.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Joppa, IL was a 5 ft / 168 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @FishingSloth at Lake of Egypt on March 24, 2021.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Joppa, IL was a 5 ft / 82.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @whitekong at Ohio River (IL) on April 24, 2015.