🐟 What fish can you catch in Milford?

Most commonly caught species around Milford , IL : Largemouth bass - 747 reported catches Channel catfish - 146 reported catches Bluegill - 123 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 102 reported catches Black crappie - 49 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Milford fishing reports?

The latest Milford , IL fishing reports are: @gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo . @mattvalant reported a nice Green sunfish at J C Murphy Lake . @gaigecannon reported a nice Black buffalo . @zachharmon3360 reported a nice Rock bass . .

Fishing in Milford, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Milford, Illinois?

Anglers in Milford , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Iroquois River , North Fork Vermilion River , Sugar Creek (IL) , McFerren Park , Montgomery Ditch .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Milford

Latest Milford fishing reports

Smallmouth buffalo

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Green sunfish

J C Murphy Lake

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Black buffalo

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

Lake Mingo

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Fishing regulations in Milford

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

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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

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40°37′40.1″N 87°41′46.7″W

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FAQ about Milford fishing

Anglers in Milford, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Iroquois River, North Fork Vermilion River, Sugar Creek (IL), McFerren Park, and Montgomery Ditch.

Most commonly caught species around Milford, IL:

Largemouth bass - 747 reported catches
Channel catfish - 146 reported catches
Bluegill - 123 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 102 reported catches
Black crappie - 49 reported catches

The latest Milford, IL fishing reports are:

@gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo.
@mattvalant reported a nice Green sunfish at J C Murphy Lake.
@gaigecannon reported a nice Black buffalo.
@zachharmon3360 reported a nice Rock bass.

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