🐟 What fish can you catch in Lovington?

Most commonly caught species around Lovington , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,348 reported catches Channel catfish - 552 reported catches Muskellunge - 388 reported catches White crappie - 340 reported catches Bluegill - 321 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lovington fishing reports?

The latest Lovington , IL fishing reports are: @eastonfrederick reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Fork . @Mr.pittman reported a nice Black crappie at The Greenbrier . @Mr.pittman reported a nice Black crappie at The Greenbrier . @Mr.pittman reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Greenbrier . @matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville . .

Fishing in Lovington, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lovington, Illinois?

Anglers in Lovington , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Lake Shelbyville , Lake Decatur , Sangamon River , Wyman Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Lovington

Latest Lovington fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Fork

length · weight

Black crappie

The Greenbrier

length · weight

Black crappie

The Greenbrier

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

The Greenbrier

18 in · 3 lb

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

23 in · 6 lb

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Lake Fork

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Fork

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Decatur

10 in · 1 lb

Saugeye

17 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Lovington

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

39°42′54.4″N 88°38′1.3″W

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FAQ about Lovington fishing

Anglers in Lovington, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Lake Shelbyville, Lake Decatur, Sangamon River, and Wyman Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Lovington, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,348 reported catches
Channel catfish - 552 reported catches
Muskellunge - 388 reported catches
White crappie - 340 reported catches
Bluegill - 321 reported catches

The latest Lovington, IL fishing reports are:

@eastonfrederick reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Fork.
@Mr.pittman reported a nice Black crappie at The Greenbrier.
@Mr.pittman reported a nice Black crappie at The Greenbrier.
@Mr.pittman reported a nice Largemouth bass at The Greenbrier.
@matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville.

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