🐟 What fish can you catch in Olney?

Most commonly caught species around Olney , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,636 reported catches Channel catfish - 281 reported catches Bluegill - 145 reported catches Black crappie - 86 reported catches White crappie - 73 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Olney fishing reports?

The latest Olney , IL fishing reports are: @carson.goode reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice Blue catfish at Allen Lake . @ryden-morse reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake . @sexton.joey reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond . @sexton.joey reported a nice Black crappie at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond . .

Fishing in Olney, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Olney, Illinois?

Anglers in Olney , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Newton Lake , East Fork Lake , Embarras River , Little Wabash River , Borah Lake .

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

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

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Olney , IL was a 3 ft / 12.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @snakescales at Red Hills Lake on April 27, 2025 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Olney?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Olney , IL was a 28 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jstanley1961 at Trago Lake on June 10, 2016 .

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Olney , IL was a 1 ft caught by Fishbrain user @carolynpoore at Vernor Lake on May 9, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Olney

Latest Olney fishing reports

Bluegill

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

12 in · 1 lb

Blue catfish

Allen Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mirror Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sam Parr Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sam Parr Lake

20 in · 4 lb

Common carp

Newton Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Fox River

21 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Newton Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Olney

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

38°43′42.6″N 88°05′2″W

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FAQ about Olney fishing

Anglers in Olney, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Newton Lake, East Fork Lake, Embarras River, Little Wabash River, and Borah Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Olney, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,636 reported catches
Channel catfish - 281 reported catches
Bluegill - 145 reported catches
Black crappie - 86 reported catches
White crappie - 73 reported catches

The latest Olney, IL fishing reports are:

@carson.goode reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice Blue catfish at Allen Lake.
@ryden-morse reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake.
@sexton.joey reported a nice Bluegill at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond.
@sexton.joey reported a nice Black crappie at Crawford County Forest Preserve Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Olney, 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 Olney, IL was a 3 ft / 12.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @snakescales at Red Hills Lake on April 27, 2025.