🐟 What fish can you catch in Makanda?

Most commonly caught species around Makanda , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,641 reported catches Bluegill - 349 reported catches Channel catfish - 313 reported catches White crappie - 210 reported catches Black crappie - 196 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Makanda fishing reports?

The latest Makanda , IL fishing reports are: @elijahclauss reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo at Kinkaid Creek . @connorwolf reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @alyssaandhunter reported a nice Common carp . @lukemo425 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay . .

Fishing in Makanda, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Makanda, Illinois?

Anglers in Makanda , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Crab Orchard Lake , Campus Lake , Kinkaid Lake , Big Muddy River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Makanda

Latest Makanda fishing reports

Smallmouth buffalo

Kinkaid Creek

21 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

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Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

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Yellow bullhead

Shawnee Bay

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Yellow bullhead

Lake of Egypt

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Yellow bullhead

Shawnee Bay

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Longear sunfish

Kinkaid Lake

5 in · 4 oz

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Fishing regulations in Makanda

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

37°37′15.6″N 89°14′8.5″W

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FAQ about Makanda fishing

Anglers in Makanda, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Crab Orchard Lake, Campus Lake, Kinkaid Lake, and Big Muddy River.

Most commonly caught species around Makanda, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,641 reported catches
Bluegill - 349 reported catches
Channel catfish - 313 reported catches
White crappie - 210 reported catches
Black crappie - 196 reported catches

The latest Makanda, IL fishing reports are:

@elijahclauss reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo at Kinkaid Creek.
@connorwolf reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@alyssaandhunter reported a nice Common carp.
@lukemo425 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay.

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