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Fishing in Mounds, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Mounds

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Green sunfish

Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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Largemouth bass

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General Watkins Conservation Area

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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About Mounds fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Mounds, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,196 catches for Largemouth bass, 162 catches for Channel catfish, and 156 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Mounds

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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37°06′52.2″N 89°12′8.3″W
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