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Fishing in Mount Vernon, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Mount Vernon

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White crappie

Rend Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Warmouth

Rend Lake

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Smallmouth buffalo

25 in · 5 lb

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Channel catfish

Rend Lake

26 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

Christopher Lake

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Channel catfish

Lake Benton

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Bluegill

West Frankfort City Park

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Bluegill

West Frankfort City Park

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Black crappie

West Frankfort City Park

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Hardhead sea catfish

Superior Lake

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About Mount Vernon fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Mount Vernon, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 987 catches for Largemouth bass, 324 catches for Channel catfish, and 172 catches for Bluegill.

7-day weather forecast in Mount Vernon

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71 °F45 °F

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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 species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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