🐟 What fish can you catch in Mount Carroll?

Most commonly caught species around Mount Carroll , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,568 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 951 reported catches Bluegill - 474 reported catches Channel catfish - 414 reported catches Northern pike - 308 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Mount Carroll fishing reports?

The latest Mount Carroll , IL fishing reports are: @maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waddams Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Channel catfish at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek . @uriahniccoli reported a nice Freshwater drum at Coon Creek . .

Fishing in Mount Carroll, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Mount Carroll, Illinois?

Anglers in Mount Carroll , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Yellow Creek , Spring Lake , Frog Pond , Timber Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Mount Carroll

Latest Mount Carroll fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Waddams Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Coon Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Coon Creek

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Threemile Branch

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

16 in · 2 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Frog Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Mount Carroll

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

42°05′41.3″N 89°58′37.2″W

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FAQ about Mount Carroll fishing

Anglers in Mount Carroll, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Yellow Creek, Spring Lake, Frog Pond, and Timber Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Mount Carroll, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,568 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 951 reported catches
Bluegill - 474 reported catches
Channel catfish - 414 reported catches
Northern pike - 308 reported catches

The latest Mount Carroll, IL fishing reports are:

@maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waddams Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Channel catfish at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Coon Creek.
@uriahniccoli reported a nice Freshwater drum at Coon Creek.

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