🐟 What fish can you catch in Livingston?

Most commonly caught species around Livingston , IL : Largemouth bass - 5,290 reported catches Channel catfish - 782 reported catches Bluegill - 666 reported catches White crappie - 355 reported catches Black crappie - 297 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Livingston fishing reports?

The latest Livingston , IL fishing reports are: @Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake . @ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park . @davechady reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . @MattBass07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . @deriyanalexander reported a nice Freshwater drum at Horseshoe Lake . .

Fishing in Livingston, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Livingston, Illinois?

Anglers in Livingston , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Tower Lake , Highland Silver Lake , Old Mount Olive Reservoir , Leclaire Lake , Silver Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Livingston

Latest Livingston fishing reports

Largemouth bass

New Gillespie Lake

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Bluegill

Belk Park

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Black crappie

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

7 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Horseshoe Lake

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Largemouth bass

Horseshoe Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

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Largemouth bass

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Greengill hybrid

Tower Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tower Lake

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Fishing regulations in Livingston

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

38°58′6.2″N 89°45′50.8″W

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FAQ about Livingston fishing

Anglers in Livingston, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Tower Lake, Highland Silver Lake, Old Mount Olive Reservoir, Leclaire Lake, and Silver Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Livingston, IL:

Largemouth bass - 5,290 reported catches
Channel catfish - 782 reported catches
Bluegill - 666 reported catches
White crappie - 355 reported catches
Black crappie - 297 reported catches

The latest Livingston, IL fishing reports are:

@Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake.
@ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park.
@davechady reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.
@MattBass07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.
@deriyanalexander reported a nice Freshwater drum at Horseshoe Lake.

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