🐟 What fish can you catch in Marion?

Most commonly caught species around Marion , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,305 reported catches Channel catfish - 373 reported catches Bluegill - 297 reported catches White crappie - 242 reported catches Black crappie - 197 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Marion fishing reports?

The latest Marion , IL fishing reports are: @tclay9 reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake . @kspeara reported a nice Black crappie at Crab Orchard Lake . @tclay9 reported a nice Warmouth at Rend Lake . @HunterDetrick2009 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake of Egypt . @ingramm reported a nice Channel catfish at Crab Orchard Lake . .

Fishing in Marion, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Marion, Illinois?

Anglers in Marion , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Orchard Lake , Lake of Egypt , Pond 17 , Sweet Lake , Devils Kitchen Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Marion

Latest Marion fishing reports

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White crappie

Rend Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Crab Orchard Lake

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Warmouth

Rend Lake

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1 day ago

Largemouth bass

Lake of Egypt

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3 days ago

Channel catfish

Crab Orchard Lake

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Smallmouth buffalo

25 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake of Egypt

17 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

Topping Creek

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Fishing regulations in Marion

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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 species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Marion fishing

Anglers in Marion, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Crab Orchard Lake, Lake of Egypt, Pond 17, Sweet Lake, and Devils Kitchen Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Marion, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,305 reported catches
Channel catfish - 373 reported catches
Bluegill - 297 reported catches
White crappie - 242 reported catches
Black crappie - 197 reported catches

The latest Marion, IL fishing reports are:

@tclay9 reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake.
@kspeara reported a nice Black crappie at Crab Orchard Lake.
@tclay9 reported a nice Warmouth at Rend Lake.
@HunterDetrick2009 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake of Egypt.
@ingramm reported a nice Channel catfish at Crab Orchard Lake.

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