🐟 What fish can you catch in Peoria?

Most commonly caught species around Peoria , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,897 reported catches Channel catfish - 806 reported catches Bluegill - 788 reported catches Black crappie - 399 reported catches Blue catfish - 275 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Peoria fishing reports?

The latest Peoria , IL fishing reports are: @cadillacschertz reported a nice Channel catfish at Upper Peoria Lake . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds . @stephanieheflin reported a nice Black crappie at Eureka Lake . .

Fishing in Peoria, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Peoria, Illinois?

Anglers in Peoria , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Upper Peoria Lake , Stone Water Park Ponds , Bowen Lake , Sankoty Lakes .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Peoria

Latest Peoria fishing reports

Channel catfish

Upper Peoria Lake

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Largemouth bass

Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Stone Water Park Ponds

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Black crappie

Eureka Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eureka Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Of The Woods

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Largemouth bass

Waterford Place Pond

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Black crappie

Waterford Place Pond

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Black crappie

Waterford Place Pond

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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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 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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Open

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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

Regulations for

40°45′7.2″N 89°36′55.1″W

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FAQ about Peoria fishing

Anglers in Peoria, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Upper Peoria Lake, Stone Water Park Ponds, Bowen Lake, and Sankoty Lakes.

Most commonly caught species around Peoria, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,897 reported catches
Channel catfish - 806 reported catches
Bluegill - 788 reported catches
Black crappie - 399 reported catches
Blue catfish - 275 reported catches

The latest Peoria, IL fishing reports are:

@cadillacschertz reported a nice Channel catfish at Upper Peoria Lake.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stone Water Park Ponds.
@stephanieheflin reported a nice Black crappie at Eureka Lake.

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