🐟 What fish can you catch in Lisbon?

Most commonly caught species around Lisbon , IL : Largemouth bass - 34,492 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,615 reported catches Bluegill - 3,488 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,742 reported catches Black crappie - 1,507 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lisbon fishing reports?

The latest Lisbon , IL fishing reports are: @Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass . @nonamesuser reported a nice Bluegill at Mastodon Lake . @Growlin101 reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River . @nonamesuser reported a nice Bluegill at Mastodon Lake . @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg . .

Fishing in Lisbon, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lisbon, Illinois?

Anglers in Lisbon , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Des Plaines River , Illinois River , Kankakee River , DuPage River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Lisbon

Latest Lisbon fishing reports

Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

Bluegill

Mastodon Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Fox River

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Bluegill

Mastodon Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dog Leg

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mastodon Lake

length · weight

Lake Patterson

length · weight

Walleye

Fox River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

West Branch Du Page River

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Fishing regulations in Lisbon

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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 17th, 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

41°28′50.5″N 88°27′21.2″W

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FAQ about Lisbon fishing

Anglers in Lisbon, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Des Plaines River, Illinois River, Kankakee River, and DuPage River.

Most commonly caught species around Lisbon, IL:

Largemouth bass - 34,492 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,615 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,488 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,742 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,507 reported catches

The latest Lisbon, IL fishing reports are:

@Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@nonamesuser reported a nice Bluegill at Mastodon Lake.
@Growlin101 reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River.
@nonamesuser reported a nice Bluegill at Mastodon Lake.
@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg.

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