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Fishing in Kell, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Kell

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White crappie
White crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Freshwater drum
Freshwater drum

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Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Gun Creek

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Gun Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lake Centralia

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Channel catfish

Lions Park

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Channel catfish

Rend Lake

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Flathead catfish

Lake Benton

27 in · 12 lb

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Largemouth bass

Salem Reservoir

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White crappie

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About Kell fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Kell, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 985 catches for Largemouth bass, 475 catches for Channel catfish, and 210 catches for White crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Kell

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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38°29′28.3″N 88°54′11.5″W
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FAQ about Kell fishing

Anglers in Kell, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Big Muddy River, Salem Reservoir, Lake Centralia, Superior Lake, and Lake Jaycee.
Most commonly caught species around Kell, IL:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Kell, IL was a 5 ft / 1.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @raymond.nelson at Lake Hamilton on March 26, 2021.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Kell, IL was a 5 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Eclark52 at Carlyle Reservoir on May 3, 2016.
The biggest White crappie (by length) reported in Kell, IL was a 10 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @83paulm at Lake Centralia on March 18, 2016.

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