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Fishing in Middletown, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Middletown

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

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Black crappie

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Sangamon River

14 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

7 in · 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

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Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

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Largemouth bass

Prairie Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prairie Lake

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Prairie Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prairie Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prairie Lake

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About Middletown fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Middletown, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,526 catches for Largemouth bass, 643 catches for Channel catfish, and 384 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Middletown

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 18th, 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°05′57.8″N 89°35′25.1″W
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FAQ about Middletown fishing

Anglers in Middletown, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River, Kickapoo Creek, Sugar Creek, Williamsville Lake, and NSPOA Pond.
Most commonly caught species around Middletown, IL:
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