🐟 What fish can you catch in Lima?

Most commonly caught species around Lima , IL : Largemouth bass - 895 reported catches Channel catfish - 290 reported catches Bluegill - 208 reported catches Freshwater drum - 78 reported catches Flathead catfish - 53 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lima fishing reports?

The latest Lima , IL fishing reports are: @braydenlydic reported a nice Walleye at Mississippi River (IL) . @braydenlydic reported a nice Walleye at Mississippi River (IL) . @4ngler4lex reported a nice Black crappie at Horton Lake . @peytonhoyer reported a nice Northern pike at Mississippi River (IL) . @mrmoochuser reported a nice Common carp at Mississippi River (IL) . .

Fishing in Lima, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lima, Illinois?

Anglers in Lima , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Agate Lake (Wakonda State Park) , Bear Creek , Lake of the Oaks , Wakonda State Park Lake 1 .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Lima

Latest Lima fishing reports

Walleye

Mississippi River (IL)

26 in · 6 lb

Walleye

Mississippi River (IL)

26 in · 6 lb

Black crappie

Horton Lake

length · weight

Northern pike

Mississippi River (IL)

length · weight

Common carp

Mississippi River (IL)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Mississippi River (IL)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mississippi River (IL)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mississippi River (IL)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mississippi River (IL)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Lima

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

40°10′36.1″N 91°22′41.9″W

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FAQ about Lima fishing

Anglers in Lima, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Agate Lake (Wakonda State Park), Bear Creek, Lake of the Oaks, and Wakonda State Park Lake 1.

Most commonly caught species around Lima, IL:

Largemouth bass - 895 reported catches
Channel catfish - 290 reported catches
Bluegill - 208 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 78 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 53 reported catches

The latest Lima, IL fishing reports are:

@braydenlydic reported a nice Walleye at Mississippi River (IL).
@braydenlydic reported a nice Walleye at Mississippi River (IL).
@4ngler4lex reported a nice Black crappie at Horton Lake.
@peytonhoyer reported a nice Northern pike at Mississippi River (IL).
@mrmoochuser reported a nice Common carp at Mississippi River (IL).

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