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 fish can you catch in Makanda?

Most commonly caught species around Makanda , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,722 reported catches Bluegill - 358 reported catches Channel catfish - 330 reported catches White crappie - 214 reported catches Black crappie - 202 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Makanda fishing reports?

The latest Makanda , IL fishing reports are: @jameshill2210 reported a nice Channel catfish at Carbondale Reservoir . @lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . .

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

Channel catfish

Carbondale Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Crab Orchard Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

18 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Bluegill

Sweet Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sweet Lake

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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 June 10th, 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

37°37′15.6″N 89°14′8.5″W

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FAQ about Makanda fishing

🎣 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, and Big Muddy River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Makanda?

Most commonly caught species around Makanda, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,722 reported catches
Bluegill - 358 reported catches
Channel catfish - 330 reported catches
White crappie - 214 reported catches
Black crappie - 202 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Makanda fishing reports?

The latest Makanda, IL fishing reports are:

@jameshill2210 reported a nice Channel catfish at Carbondale Reservoir.
@lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@lukemo618 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.

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

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