🐟 What fish can you catch in Mount Vernon?

Most commonly caught species around Mount Vernon , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,102 reported catches Channel catfish - 362 reported catches Bluegill - 190 reported catches White crappie - 184 reported catches Black crappie - 119 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Mount Vernon fishing reports?

The latest Mount Vernon , IL fishing reports are: @hancock.brent reported a nice Black buffalo at Rend Lake . @hancock.brent reported a nice Black buffalo at Rend Lake . @hancock.brent reported a nice Bighead carp at Rend Lake . @hancock.brent reported a nice Black buffalo at Rend Lake . @brandon-pope reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Centralia . .

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 , Lake Jaycee .

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

Black buffalo

Rend Lake

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Black buffalo

Rend Lake

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Bighead carp

Rend Lake

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Black buffalo

Rend Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Centralia

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Largemouth bass

Lake Centralia

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Black crappie

Lake Centralia

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Bigmouth buffalo

Big Muddy River

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Freshwater drum

Rend Lake

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White crappie

Rend Lake

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 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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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

38°18′50.4″N 88°55′2.6″W

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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 Lake Jaycee.

Most commonly caught species around Mount Vernon, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,102 reported catches
Channel catfish - 362 reported catches
Bluegill - 190 reported catches
White crappie - 184 reported catches
Black crappie - 119 reported catches

The latest Mount Vernon, IL fishing reports are:

@hancock.brent reported a nice Black buffalo at Rend Lake.
@hancock.brent reported a nice Black buffalo at Rend Lake.
@hancock.brent reported a nice Bighead carp at Rend Lake.
@hancock.brent reported a nice Black buffalo at Rend Lake.
@brandon-pope reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Centralia.

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