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Fishing in McLean, IL

Illinois, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These McLean spots deliver

Top fish species in McLean

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Smallmouth bass

Salt Creek

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Largemouth bass

The Ponds Of Bloomington

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Largemouth bass

Birky Pond

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Largemouth bass

Birky Pond

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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Black crappie

Goose Creek

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About McLean fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around McLean, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,949 catches for Largemouth bass, 908 catches for Bluegill, and 889 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in McLean

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 April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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40°18′49″N 89°10′7″W
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FAQ about McLean fishing

Anglers in McLean, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Miller Park Lake, Kickapoo Creek, Holiday Park, Goose Creek, and Sugar Creek.
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