🐟 What fish can you catch in Marion?

Most commonly caught species around Marion , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,585 reported catches Channel catfish - 428 reported catches Bluegill - 362 reported catches White crappie - 276 reported catches Black crappie - 228 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Marion fishing reports?

The latest Marion , IL fishing reports are: @julia.stafford reported a nice Bluegill at Crab Orchard Lake . @julia.stafford reported a nice Green sunfish at Crab Orchard Lake . @ethanspencer9595 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Herrin Reservoir . @RJV.Fishing reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake . @Hilts 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 , Big Muddy River , Pond 17 , Sweet 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

Bluegill

Crab Orchard Lake

9 in · 1 lb

Green sunfish

Crab Orchard Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Herrin Reservoir

length · weight

White crappie

Rend Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Crab Orchard Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Crab Orchard Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Harrisburg Memorial Park

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Crab Orchard Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Lake Benton

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Crab Orchard Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Marion

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 May 2nd, 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

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°43′2.3″N 88°55′40.4″W

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FAQ about Marion fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Marion, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,585 reported catches
Channel catfish - 428 reported catches
Bluegill - 362 reported catches
White crappie - 276 reported catches
Black crappie - 228 reported catches

The latest Marion, IL fishing reports are:

@julia.stafford reported a nice Bluegill at Crab Orchard Lake.
@julia.stafford reported a nice Green sunfish at Crab Orchard Lake.
@ethanspencer9595 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Herrin Reservoir.
@RJV.Fishing reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake.
@Hilts reported a nice Channel catfish at Crab Orchard Lake.

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