Fishing in Littleton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Littleton, Illinois?

Anglers in Littleton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Sangamon River , Schuy-Rush Lake , Vermont New Lake , La Moine River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Littleton?

Most commonly caught species around Littleton , IL : Largemouth bass - 659 reported catches Channel catfish - 202 reported catches Black crappie - 106 reported catches Bluegill - 105 reported catches White crappie - 65 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Littleton fishing reports?

The latest Littleton , IL fishing reports are: @crodriguez1464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River . @crodriguez1464 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Illinois River . @crodriguez1464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River . @Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Illinois River . @EKIllinois reported a nice Bluegill at Spring Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Littleton

Latest Littleton fishing reports

Channel catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Illinois River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Illinois River

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Bluegill

Spring Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Spring Lake

length · weight

Tiger shark

Illinois River

142 in · 1000 lb

Freshwater drum

Illinois River

10 in · 1 lb

White crappie

Spring Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Illinois River

15 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Littleton

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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 July 6th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°14′2.4″N 90°37′20.3″W

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FAQ about Littleton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Littleton, Illinois?

Anglers in Littleton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Sangamon River, Schuy-Rush Lake, Vermont New Lake, and La Moine River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Littleton?

Most commonly caught species around Littleton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 659 reported catches
Channel catfish - 202 reported catches
Black crappie - 106 reported catches
Bluegill - 105 reported catches
White crappie - 65 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Littleton fishing reports?

The latest Littleton, IL fishing reports are:

@crodriguez1464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River.
@crodriguez1464 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Illinois River.
@crodriguez1464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River.
@Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Illinois River.
@EKIllinois reported a nice Bluegill at Spring Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Littleton?

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