🐟 What fish can you catch in Newark?

Most commonly caught species around Newark , IL : Largemouth bass - 32,219 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,477 reported catches Bluegill - 3,145 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,562 reported catches Black crappie - 1,328 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Newark fishing reports?

The latest Newark , IL fishing reports are: @vchvz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake) . @vchvz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake) . @vchvz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake) . @FishlessFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rock Run Rookery . @DrewWill__ reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Newark, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Newark, Illinois?

Anglers in Newark , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Illinois River , Heidecke Lake , Lake Holiday , I & M Canal .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Newark , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Newark?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Newark , IL was a 12 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Huntervoss12 at Mooseheart Lake on June 22, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Smallmouth bass caught in Newark?

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Newark , IL was a 12 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @smalliesmasher at Fox River on June 2, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Newark?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Newark , IL was a 8 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @devindemichele at South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club on July 13, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Newark

Latest Newark fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Chaminwood (East Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Chaminwood (East Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Chaminwood (East Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rock Run Rookery

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

American gizzard shad

Rock Run Rookery

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rock Run Rookery

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Prairie Road Pond

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Chaminwood (East Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Chaminwood (East Lake)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Newark

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 May 8th, 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

41°32′12.5″N 88°34′49.1″W

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FAQ about Newark fishing

Anglers in Newark, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Illinois River, Heidecke Lake, Lake Holiday, and I & M Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Newark, IL:

Largemouth bass - 32,219 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,477 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,145 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,562 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,328 reported catches

The latest Newark, IL fishing reports are:

@vchvz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake).
@vchvz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake).
@vchvz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Chaminwood (East Lake).
@FishlessFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rock Run Rookery.
@DrewWill__ reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Newark, IL was a 12 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Huntervoss12 at Mooseheart Lake on June 22, 2016.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Newark, IL was a 12 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @smalliesmasher at Fox River on June 2, 2015.