Fishing in Makanda, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Makanda, Illinois?

Anglers in Makanda , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River , 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 - 2,856 reported catches Bluegill - 411 reported catches Channel catfish - 362 reported catches White crappie - 216 reported catches Black crappie - 207 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Makanda fishing reports?

The latest Makanda , IL fishing reports are: @Josiemariposie reported a nice Green sunfish at Campus Lake . @Josiemariposie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @tkingfishing reported a nice White crappie at Crab Orchard Lake . @tkingfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @tkingfishing reported a nice White crappie at Crab Orchard 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

Green sunfish

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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White crappie

Crab Orchard Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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White crappie

Crab Orchard Lake

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Bluegill

Campus Lake

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Channel catfish

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Green sunfish

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Fishing regulations in Makanda

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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, 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 - 2,856 reported catches
Bluegill - 411 reported catches
Channel catfish - 362 reported catches
White crappie - 216 reported catches
Black crappie - 207 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Makanda fishing reports?

The latest Makanda, IL fishing reports are:

@Josiemariposie reported a nice Green sunfish at Campus Lake.
@Josiemariposie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@tkingfishing reported a nice White crappie at Crab Orchard Lake.
@tkingfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@tkingfishing reported a nice White crappie at Crab Orchard 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: