🐟 What fish can you catch in Martinsville?

Most commonly caught species around Martinsville , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,893 reported catches Channel catfish - 450 reported catches Bluegill - 370 reported catches White crappie - 195 reported catches Black crappie - 184 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Martinsville fishing reports?

The latest Martinsville , IL fishing reports are: @Fwrose._ reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston . @carson.goode reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice Blue catfish at Allen Lake . @sexton.joey reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond . .

Fishing in Martinsville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Martinsville, Illinois?

Anglers in Martinsville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Embarras River , Mill Creek , Lincoln Trail State Park Lake .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Martinsville?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Martinsville , IL was a 6 ft / 0.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @aidan1121 at Dobbs Park Pond on April 21, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Martinsville

Latest Martinsville fishing reports

Lazy L Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Charleston

length · weight

Bluegill

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

12 in · 1 lb

Blue catfish

Allen Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sam Parr Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sam Parr Lake

20 in · 4 lb

American eel

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

6 in · 4 oz

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Fishing regulations in Martinsville

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 8th, 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

39°20′17.2″N 87°52′53″W

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FAQ about Martinsville fishing

Anglers in Martinsville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Embarras River, Mill Creek, and Lincoln Trail State Park Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Martinsville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,893 reported catches
Channel catfish - 450 reported catches
Bluegill - 370 reported catches
White crappie - 195 reported catches
Black crappie - 184 reported catches

The latest Martinsville, IL fishing reports are:

@Fwrose._ reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Charleston.
@carson.goode reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice Blue catfish at Allen Lake.
@sexton.joey reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Martinsville, IL was a 10 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @aidan1121 at Dobbs Park Pond on April 21, 2016.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Martinsville, IL was a 36 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jkendall1413 at McFarland Ditch on July 10, 2018.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Martinsville, IL was a 6 ft / 0.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @aidan1121 at Dobbs Park Pond on April 21, 2016.