🐟 What fish can you catch in Kansas?

Most commonly caught species around Kansas , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,620 reported catches Channel catfish - 352 reported catches Bluegill - 257 reported catches White crappie - 159 reported catches Black crappie - 141 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Kansas fishing reports?

The latest Kansas , IL fishing reports are: @deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River . @YaBoiCamB reported a nice Saugeye at Lake Paradise . @matbaird reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston . @ozzieavila reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston . @ozzieavila reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Charleston . .

Fishing in Kansas, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Kansas, Illinois?

Anglers in Kansas , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Twin Lakes , Lake Charleston , Embarras River , Walnut Point State Park Lake , Mill Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Kansas

Latest Kansas fishing reports

White crappie

Embarras River

length · weight

Saugeye

Lake Paradise

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Charleston

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Charleston

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Charleston

length · weight

Channel catfish

Wilshire Pond

length · weight

Golden shiner

Wilshire Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Charleston

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Paradise

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Lake Oakland

10 in · 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Kansas

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°33′15.8″N 87°56′22.6″W

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FAQ about Kansas fishing

Anglers in Kansas, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Twin Lakes, Lake Charleston, Embarras River, Walnut Point State Park Lake, and Mill Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Kansas, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,620 reported catches
Channel catfish - 352 reported catches
Bluegill - 257 reported catches
White crappie - 159 reported catches
Black crappie - 141 reported catches

The latest Kansas, IL fishing reports are:

@deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River.
@YaBoiCamB reported a nice Saugeye at Lake Paradise.
@matbaird reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston.
@ozzieavila reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston.
@ozzieavila reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Charleston.

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