🐟 What fish can you catch in Neoga?

Most commonly caught species around Neoga , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,868 reported catches Channel catfish - 485 reported catches Muskellunge - 384 reported catches White crappie - 318 reported catches Bluegill - 230 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Neoga fishing reports?

The latest Neoga , IL fishing reports are: @landon.badstibner reported a nice White crappie at Lake Charleston . @matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville . @deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River . @matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye . .

Fishing in Neoga, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Neoga, Illinois?

Anglers in Neoga , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Shelbyville , Lake Sara , Lake Mattoon , Lake Paradise , Embarras River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Neoga

Latest Neoga fishing reports

White crappie

Lake Charleston

13 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

23 in · 6 lb

White crappie

Embarras River

length · weight

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Saugeye

17 in · 2 lb

Saugeye

Lake Paradise

length · weight

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

24 in · 6 lb

Freshwater drum

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Muskellunge

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

31 in · 8 lb

Bluegill

Lake Charleston

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Neoga

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.

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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

39°19′17.4″N 88°27′0.7″W

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FAQ about Neoga fishing

Anglers in Neoga, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Shelbyville, Lake Sara, Lake Mattoon, Lake Paradise, and Embarras River.

Most commonly caught species around Neoga, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,868 reported catches
Channel catfish - 485 reported catches
Muskellunge - 384 reported catches
White crappie - 318 reported catches
Bluegill - 230 reported catches

The latest Neoga, IL fishing reports are:

@landon.badstibner reported a nice White crappie at Lake Charleston.
@matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville.
@deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River.
@matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye.

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