Fishing in Niota, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Niota, Illinois?

Anglers in Niota , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa) , Mississippi River (IL) , Skunk River , Horton Lake , Pollimer Park Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Niota?

Most commonly caught species around Niota , IL : Largemouth bass - 899 reported catches Channel catfish - 332 reported catches Bluegill - 122 reported catches Black crappie - 101 reported catches Flathead catfish - 66 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Niota fishing reports?

The latest Niota , IL fishing reports are: @ashley.carey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Big Hollow Lake . @EKIllinois reported a nice Bluegill at Spring Lake . @EKIllinois reported a nice Green sunfish at Spring Lake . @EKIllinois reported a nice White crappie at Spring Lake . @charlie.vogler reported a nice Black crappie at Fox River . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Niota

Latest Niota fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Big Hollow Lake

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Bluegill

Spring Lake

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Green sunfish

Spring Lake

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White crappie

Spring Lake

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Black crappie

Fox River

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Fox River

12 in · 1 lb

Hybrid striped bass

Spring Lake

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Largemouth bass

Horton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Horton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Unnamed water

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Fishing regulations in Niota

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 July 4th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°36′55.8″N 91°17′16.8″W

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FAQ about Niota fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Niota, Illinois?

Anglers in Niota, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa), Mississippi River (IL), Skunk River, Horton Lake, and Pollimer Park Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Niota?

Most commonly caught species around Niota, IL:

Largemouth bass - 899 reported catches
Channel catfish - 332 reported catches
Bluegill - 122 reported catches
Black crappie - 101 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 66 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Niota fishing reports?

The latest Niota, IL fishing reports are:

@ashley.carey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Big Hollow Lake.
@EKIllinois reported a nice Bluegill at Spring Lake.
@EKIllinois reported a nice Green sunfish at Spring Lake.
@EKIllinois reported a nice White crappie at Spring Lake.
@charlie.vogler reported a nice Black crappie at Fox River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Niota?

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