Fishing in Mansfield, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Mansfield, Illinois?

Anglers in Mansfield , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake , Sangamon River , Lake of the Woods , Clear Lake , Sunset Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Mansfield?

Most commonly caught species around Mansfield , IL : Largemouth bass - 5,403 reported catches Channel catfish - 754 reported catches Bluegill - 641 reported catches Black crappie - 588 reported catches White crappie - 284 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Mansfield fishing reports?

The latest Mansfield , IL fishing reports are: @NoahWilken reported a nice Redear sunfish at Maynard Lake . @Thefishnerd reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Thefishnerd reported a nice Largemouth bass . @kanenewberry reported a nice Common carp at Gaelic Park Pond . @EverythingButCarp reported a nice Longnose gar at Boneyard Creek . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Mansfield

Latest Mansfield fishing reports

Redear sunfish

Maynard Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

10 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

11 in · 7 oz

Common carp

Gaelic Park Pond

15 in · 4 lb

Longnose gar

Boneyard Creek

47 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Royal Links

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mattis Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Weldon Springs Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Weldon Springs Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Gaelic Park Pond

25 in · 17 lb

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Fishing regulations in Mansfield

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 July 7th, 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

40°12′45″N 88°30′30.2″W

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FAQ about Mansfield fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Mansfield, Illinois?

Anglers in Mansfield, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Clinton Lake, Sangamon River, Lake of the Woods, Clear Lake, and Sunset Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Mansfield?

Most commonly caught species around Mansfield, IL:

Largemouth bass - 5,403 reported catches
Channel catfish - 754 reported catches
Bluegill - 641 reported catches
Black crappie - 588 reported catches
White crappie - 284 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Mansfield fishing reports?

The latest Mansfield, IL fishing reports are:

@NoahWilken reported a nice Redear sunfish at Maynard Lake.
@Thefishnerd reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Thefishnerd reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@kanenewberry reported a nice Common carp at Gaelic Park Pond.
@EverythingButCarp reported a nice Longnose gar at Boneyard Creek.

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

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