🐟 What fish can you catch in McNabb?

Most commonly caught species around McNabb , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,550 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 570 reported catches Channel catfish - 513 reported catches Bluegill - 350 reported catches Freshwater drum - 288 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest McNabb fishing reports?

The latest McNabb , IL fishing reports are: @steven.ashby reported a nice Bluegill at Hennepin Canal . @steven.ashby reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Hennepin Canal . @steven.ashby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @cadillacschertz reported a nice Channel catfish at Babb Slough . @otbcooper reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Mendota . .

Fishing in McNabb, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in McNabb, Illinois?

Anglers in McNabb , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Hennepin Canal , Vermilion River , McPhedran Park , Baker Park .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in McNabb

Latest McNabb fishing reports

Bluegill

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Channel catfish

Babb Slough

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Mendota

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Bluegill

Davis Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Davis Lake

9 in · 6 oz

Freshwater drum

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

17 in · 4 lb 4 oz

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Fishing regulations in McNabb

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.

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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

41°10′37.2″N 89°12′34.6″W

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FAQ about McNabb fishing

Anglers in McNabb, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Hennepin Canal, Vermilion River, McPhedran Park, and Baker Park.

Most commonly caught species around McNabb, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,550 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 570 reported catches
Channel catfish - 513 reported catches
Bluegill - 350 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 288 reported catches

The latest McNabb, IL fishing reports are:

@steven.ashby reported a nice Bluegill at Hennepin Canal.
@steven.ashby reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Hennepin Canal.
@steven.ashby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@cadillacschertz reported a nice Channel catfish at Babb Slough.
@otbcooper reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Mendota.

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