🐟 What fish can you catch in Palmer?

Most commonly caught species around Palmer , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,299 reported catches Channel catfish - 662 reported catches Bluegill - 262 reported catches White crappie - 237 reported catches Black crappie - 200 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Palmer fishing reports?

The latest Palmer , IL fishing reports are: @krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake . @krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake . @onebigfishy reported a nice Black buffalo at South Fork Sangamon River . @wyattluckett reported a nice Channel catfish at Panama Lake . @casecruthis reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Panama Lake . .

Fishing in Palmer, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Palmer, Illinois?

Anglers in Palmer , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangchris Lake , Taylorville Lake , West Fork Shoal Creek , Horse Creek , Lake Kincaid .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Palmer

Latest Palmer fishing reports

Green sunfish

Walton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Walton Lake

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Black buffalo

South Fork Sangamon River

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Channel catfish

Panama Lake

23 in · 4 lb

Yellow bullhead

Panama Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Black bullhead

Panama Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Panama Lake

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Channel catfish

Sangchris Lake

length · weight

Yellow bass

Walton Lake

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Channel catfish

Taylorville Lake

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Fishing regulations in Palmer

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°27′31.3″N 89°24′28.4″W

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FAQ about Palmer fishing

Anglers in Palmer, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangchris Lake, Taylorville Lake, West Fork Shoal Creek, Horse Creek, and Lake Kincaid.

Most commonly caught species around Palmer, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,299 reported catches
Channel catfish - 662 reported catches
Bluegill - 262 reported catches
White crappie - 237 reported catches
Black crappie - 200 reported catches

The latest Palmer, IL fishing reports are:

@krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake.
@onebigfishy reported a nice Black buffalo at South Fork Sangamon River.
@wyattluckett reported a nice Channel catfish at Panama Lake.
@casecruthis reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Panama Lake.

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