🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake City?

Most commonly caught species around Lake City , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,946 reported catches Channel catfish - 739 reported catches Muskellunge - 387 reported catches White crappie - 354 reported catches Black crappie - 336 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake City fishing reports?

The latest Lake City , IL fishing reports are: @matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville . @matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville . @EverythingButCarp reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur . @pudnite reported a nice Rainbow trout at Weldon Springs Lake . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye . .

Fishing in Lake City, IL

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

Anglers in Lake City , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Lake Shelbyville , Lake Decatur , Sangamon River , Wyman Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Lake City

Latest Lake City fishing reports

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

23 in · 6 lb

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Decatur

10 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Weldon Springs Lake

length · weight

Saugeye

17 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Clinton Lake

length · weight

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

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Fishing regulations in Lake City

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°45′13″N 88°43′6.2″W

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FAQ about Lake City fishing

Anglers in Lake City, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Lake Shelbyville, Lake Decatur, Sangamon River, and Wyman Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Lake City, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,946 reported catches
Channel catfish - 739 reported catches
Muskellunge - 387 reported catches
White crappie - 354 reported catches
Black crappie - 336 reported catches

The latest Lake City, IL fishing reports are:

@matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville.
@matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville.
@EverythingButCarp reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur.
@pudnite reported a nice Rainbow trout at Weldon Springs Lake.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye.

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