🐟 What fish can you catch in Ophiem?

Most commonly caught species around Ophiem , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,538 reported catches Channel catfish - 917 reported catches Bluegill - 909 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 656 reported catches Black crappie - 463 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ophiem fishing reports?

The latest Ophiem , IL fishing reports are: @eshon9785 reported a nice White crappie at Hennepin Canal . @eshon9785 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @traydean reported a nice Largemouth bass at Railroad Lake . @loganhaskill reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Canal . @ericlavino reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Canal . .

Fishing in Ophiem, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ophiem, Illinois?

Anglers in Ophiem , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mill Creek , Andover Park Ponds , Renee Lake , Karl Lake , Coal Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Ophiem

Latest Ophiem fishing reports

White crappie

Hennepin Canal

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Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

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Largemouth bass

Railroad Lake

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White bass

Hennepin Canal

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White bass

Hennepin Canal

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White crappie

The Henne-Puddle

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lake of the Hills (I-280 Lake)

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Ophiem

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 17th, 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

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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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41°15′13.7″N 90°22′57.7″W

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FAQ about Ophiem fishing

Anglers in Ophiem, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mill Creek, Andover Park Ponds, Renee Lake, Karl Lake, and Coal Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Ophiem, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,538 reported catches
Channel catfish - 917 reported catches
Bluegill - 909 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 656 reported catches
Black crappie - 463 reported catches

The latest Ophiem, IL fishing reports are:

@eshon9785 reported a nice White crappie at Hennepin Canal.
@eshon9785 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@traydean reported a nice Largemouth bass at Railroad Lake.
@loganhaskill reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Canal.
@ericlavino reported a nice White bass at Hennepin Canal.

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