🐟 What fish can you catch in Peoria?

Most commonly caught species around Peoria , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,234 reported catches Channel catfish - 740 reported catches Bluegill - 589 reported catches Black crappie - 333 reported catches Blue catfish - 237 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Peoria fishing reports?

The latest Peoria , IL fishing reports are: @pettylandon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spoon Lake . @rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake . @rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake . @rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake . @rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake . .

Fishing in Peoria, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Peoria, Illinois?

Anglers in Peoria , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Upper Peoria Lake , Prairie Lakes Apartments , Lake Lancelot , Bowen Lake , Lake Wildwood .

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

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Top fish species in Peoria

Latest Peoria fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Spoon Lake

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Bluegill

Charter Oak North Lake

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Bluegill

Charter Oak North Lake

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Bluegill

Charter Oak North Lake

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Bluegill

Charter Oak North Lake

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Black crappie

Lake Lynnhurst

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Largemouth bass

Lake Lynnhurst

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Bluegill

Charter Oak North Lake

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Blue catfish

Powerton Cooling Lake

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Bluegill

Charter Oak North Lake

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Fishing regulations in Peoria

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 species as of April 22, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Peoria fishing

Anglers in Peoria, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Upper Peoria Lake, Prairie Lakes Apartments, Lake Lancelot, Bowen Lake, and Lake Wildwood.

Most commonly caught species around Peoria, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,234 reported catches
Channel catfish - 740 reported catches
Bluegill - 589 reported catches
Black crappie - 333 reported catches
Blue catfish - 237 reported catches

The latest Peoria, IL fishing reports are:

@pettylandon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spoon Lake.
@rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake.
@rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake.
@rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake.
@rookiefisher0107 reported a nice Bluegill at Charter Oak North Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Peoria, 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: