🐟 What fish can you catch in Ohlman?

Most commonly caught species around Ohlman , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,227 reported catches Muskellunge - 380 reported catches Channel catfish - 368 reported catches White crappie - 218 reported catches Bluegill - 169 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ohlman fishing reports?

The latest Ohlman , IL fishing reports are: @matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville . @matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville . @jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye . .

Fishing in Ohlman, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ohlman, Illinois?

Anglers in Ohlman , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorville Lake , Lake Pana , Ramsey Lake , Lake Glenn Shoals , South Fork Sangamon River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Ohlman

Latest Ohlman fishing reports

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

23 in · 6 lb

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Yellow bass

7 in · 3 oz

Saugeye

17 in · 2 lb

Green sunfish

Walton Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Walton Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

24 in · 6 lb

Freshwater drum

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Black buffalo

South Fork Sangamon River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ohlman

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°20′35.9″N 89°13′7″W

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FAQ about Ohlman fishing

Anglers in Ohlman, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorville Lake, Lake Pana, Ramsey Lake, Lake Glenn Shoals, and South Fork Sangamon River.

Most commonly caught species around Ohlman, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,227 reported catches
Muskellunge - 380 reported catches
Channel catfish - 368 reported catches
White crappie - 218 reported catches
Bluegill - 169 reported catches

The latest Ohlman, IL fishing reports are:

@matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville.
@matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville.
@jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Saugeye.

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