Fishing in Maquon, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Maquon, Illinois?

Anglers in Maquon , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Spoon River , Put Creek , South Lake , Tiber Creek , James Knox Park Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Maquon?

Most commonly caught species around Maquon , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,512 reported catches Bluegill - 544 reported catches Channel catfish - 533 reported catches Black crappie - 358 reported catches Blue catfish - 271 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Maquon fishing reports?

The latest Maquon , IL fishing reports are: @edwardsbrayden reported a nice Largemouth bass . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Snakeden Hollow Lake . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Snakeden Hollow Lake . @garrettweghorst reported a nice Largemouth bass . @garrettweghorst reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Maquon

Latest Maquon fishing reports

Largemouth bass

16 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Snakeden Hollow Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Snakeden Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

White crappie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area

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Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area

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Largemouth bass

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area

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Fishing regulations in Maquon

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 6th, 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°47′52.8″N 90°09′47.5″W

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FAQ about Maquon fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Maquon, Illinois?

Anglers in Maquon, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Spoon River, Put Creek, South Lake, Tiber Creek, and James Knox Park Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Maquon?

Most commonly caught species around Maquon, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,512 reported catches
Bluegill - 544 reported catches
Channel catfish - 533 reported catches
Black crappie - 358 reported catches
Blue catfish - 271 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Maquon fishing reports?

The latest Maquon, IL fishing reports are:

@edwardsbrayden reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Snakeden Hollow Lake.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Snakeden Hollow Lake.
@garrettweghorst reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@garrettweghorst reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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

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