🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Carroll?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Carroll , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,757 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 881 reported catches Bluegill - 479 reported catches Channel catfish - 470 reported catches Northern pike - 294 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Carroll fishing reports?

The latest Lake Carroll , IL fishing reports are: @maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na . @joesphratliff reported a nice White crappie at Threemile Branch . @felipetorres6106 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Centennial Park . @eyandouglas reported a nice Creek chub at Pine Creek . @eyandouglas reported a nice Common shiner at Spring Creek . .

Fishing in Lake Carroll, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Carroll, Illinois?

Anglers in Lake Carroll , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Pecatonica River (WI) , Yellow Creek , Krape Park , Timber Lake , Plum River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Lake Carroll

Latest Lake Carroll fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

length · weight

White crappie

Threemile Branch

12 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Centennial Park

length · weight

Creek chub

Pine Creek

11 in · 6 oz

Common shiner

Spring Creek

5 in · 2 oz

Channel catfish

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

27 in · 9 lb

Channel catfish

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

25 in · 6 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Waddams Creek

length · weight

Beckman Lake

length · weight

Beckman Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Lake Carroll

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 21st, 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

42°10′13.8″N 89°52′11.6″W

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FAQ about Lake Carroll fishing

Anglers in Lake Carroll, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Pecatonica River (WI), Yellow Creek, Krape Park, Timber Lake, and Plum River.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Carroll, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,757 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 881 reported catches
Bluegill - 479 reported catches
Channel catfish - 470 reported catches
Northern pike - 294 reported catches

The latest Lake Carroll, IL fishing reports are:

@maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na.
@joesphratliff reported a nice White crappie at Threemile Branch.
@felipetorres6106 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Centennial Park.
@eyandouglas reported a nice Creek chub at Pine Creek.
@eyandouglas reported a nice Common shiner at Spring Creek.

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