🐟 What fish can you catch in Liverpool?

Most commonly caught species around Liverpool , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,419 reported catches Channel catfish - 482 reported catches Bluegill - 393 reported catches Black crappie - 269 reported catches Blue catfish - 260 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Liverpool fishing reports?

The latest Liverpool , IL fishing reports are: @xanderbreweur reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River . @xanderbreweur reported a nice Blue catfish at Illinois River . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie at Sangamon River . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . .

Fishing in Liverpool, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Liverpool, Illinois?

Anglers in Liverpool , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Sewell Lake (Spring Lake) , Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area , Spoon River , Quiver Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Liverpool

Latest Liverpool fishing reports

Channel catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Blue catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Black crappie

10 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Sangamon River

14 in · 2 lb

Black crappie

7 in · 5 oz

Freshwater drum

Miserable Lake

20 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

length · weight

White crappie

Illinois River

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Black crappie

Illinois River

11 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Liverpool

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°23′24.4″N 90°00′8.3″W

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FAQ about Liverpool fishing

Anglers in Liverpool, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Sewell Lake (Spring Lake), Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area, Spoon River, and Quiver Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Liverpool, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,419 reported catches
Channel catfish - 482 reported catches
Bluegill - 393 reported catches
Black crappie - 269 reported catches
Blue catfish - 260 reported catches

The latest Liverpool, IL fishing reports are:

@xanderbreweur reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River.
@xanderbreweur reported a nice Blue catfish at Illinois River.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie at Sangamon River.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.

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