🐟 What fish can you catch in Mount Vernon?

Most commonly caught species around Mount Vernon , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,059 reported catches Channel catfish - 348 reported catches Bluegill - 188 reported catches White crappie - 167 reported catches Black crappie - 112 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Mount Vernon fishing reports?

The latest Mount Vernon , IL fishing reports are: @baylorstamps reported a nice White crappie at Washington County Lake . @landenbrewner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Moses . @baylorstamps reported a nice White crappie at Washington County Lake . @austin.maurer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Nashville City Reservoir . @slipperyknobs reported a nice Bigmouth buffalo at Rend Lake . .

Fishing in Mount Vernon, IL

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

Anglers in Mount Vernon , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rend Lake , Big Muddy River , Superior Lake , Veteran's Memorial Park , Louisville and Nashville Reservoir .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Mount Vernon

Latest Mount Vernon fishing reports

White crappie

Washington County Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Moses

17 in · 4 lb 2 oz

White crappie

Washington County Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Nashville City Reservoir

11 in · 8 oz

Bigmouth buffalo

Rend Lake

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Silver carp

Rend Lake

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Silver carp

Rend Lake

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Common carp

Rend Lake

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Channel catfish

Washington County Lake

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Channel catfish

20 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Mount Vernon

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.

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FAQ about Mount Vernon fishing

Anglers in Mount Vernon, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rend Lake, Big Muddy River, Superior Lake, Veteran's Memorial Park, and Louisville and Nashville Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Mount Vernon, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,059 reported catches
Channel catfish - 348 reported catches
Bluegill - 188 reported catches
White crappie - 167 reported catches
Black crappie - 112 reported catches

The latest Mount Vernon, IL fishing reports are:

@baylorstamps reported a nice White crappie at Washington County Lake.
@landenbrewner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Moses.
@baylorstamps reported a nice White crappie at Washington County Lake.
@austin.maurer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Nashville City Reservoir.
@slipperyknobs reported a nice Bigmouth buffalo at Rend Lake.

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