🐟 What fish can you catch in Paxton?

Most commonly caught species around Paxton , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,702 reported catches Bluegill - 428 reported catches Channel catfish - 325 reported catches Black crappie - 254 reported catches White crappie - 169 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Paxton fishing reports?

The latest Paxton , IL fishing reports are: @deanschwenk reported a nice Black crappie at Dana Colbert Sr. Park . @Culick reported a nice Bluegill at Dana Colbert Sr. Park . @Culick reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Dana Colbert Sr. Park . @Garret322 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @cfauver01 reported a nice Black crappie at Inland Sea . .

Fishing in Paxton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Paxton, Illinois?

Anglers in Paxton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River , Middle Fork Vermilion River , Heritage Lake , Village of Rantoul Lake , Iroquois Lake .

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

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Paxton , IL was a 1 ft / 4.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bassemperor at Dana Colbert Sr. Park on September 30, 2024 .

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

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Paxton , IL was a 20 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kwhite6613 at Homer Lake on July 10, 2017 .

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Paxton

Latest Paxton fishing reports

Black crappie

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb

Black crappie

Inland Sea

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Boneyard Creek

20 in · 4 lb

Saugeye

Lake of the Woods

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Middle Fork Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Middle Fork Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Paxton

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

40°27′22.7″N 88°06′7.2″W

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FAQ about Paxton fishing

Anglers in Paxton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River, Middle Fork Vermilion River, Heritage Lake, Village of Rantoul Lake, and Iroquois Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Paxton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,702 reported catches
Bluegill - 428 reported catches
Channel catfish - 325 reported catches
Black crappie - 254 reported catches
White crappie - 169 reported catches

The latest Paxton, IL fishing reports are:

@deanschwenk reported a nice Black crappie at Dana Colbert Sr. Park.
@Culick reported a nice Bluegill at Dana Colbert Sr. Park.
@Culick reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Dana Colbert Sr. Park.
@Garret322 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@cfauver01 reported a nice Black crappie at Inland Sea.

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