🐟 What fish can you catch in Olive Branch?

Most commonly caught species around Olive Branch , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,294 reported catches Channel catfish - 191 reported catches Bluegill - 145 reported catches Rainbow trout - 122 reported catches Blue catfish - 71 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Olive Branch fishing reports?

The latest Olive Branch , IL fishing reports are: @Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake . @Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Black crappie at Mermet Lake . @Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake . @Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake . @Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake . .

Fishing in Olive Branch, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Olive Branch, Illinois?

Anglers in Olive Branch , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IL) , Saint Johns Ditch , Capaha Park .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Olive Branch?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Olive Branch , IL was a 3 ft / 30.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kyron.mason at West Fork Massac Creek on May 9, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Olive Branch

Latest Olive Branch fishing reports

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Olive Branch

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 10th, 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

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37°10′32.5″N 89°21′9″W

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FAQ about Olive Branch fishing

Anglers in Olive Branch, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Saint Johns Ditch, and Capaha Park.

Most commonly caught species around Olive Branch, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,294 reported catches
Channel catfish - 191 reported catches
Bluegill - 145 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 122 reported catches
Blue catfish - 71 reported catches

The latest Olive Branch, IL fishing reports are:

@Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake.
@Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Black crappie at Mermet Lake.
@Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake.
@Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake.
@Pastor_Jim_Duncan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mermet Lake.

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