🐟 What fish can you catch in Perry?

Most commonly caught species around Perry , IL : Largemouth bass - 936 reported catches Channel catfish - 212 reported catches Bluegill - 131 reported catches Black crappie - 67 reported catches Rainbow trout - 54 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Perry fishing reports?

The latest Perry , IL fishing reports are: @FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield . @FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield . @ashley.fulmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pittsfield . @FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield . @ashley.fulmer reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield . .

Fishing in Perry, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Perry, Illinois?

Anglers in Perry , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Lake Pittsfield , Crabapple Lake , Crabapple Creek , Pine Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Perry , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Perry?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Perry , IL was a 10 ft / 6.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @andrescisneros27 at Mauvaise Terre Lake on October 25, 2015 .

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

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Perry , IL was a 3 ft / 6.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dlewis3401 at Lake Jacksonville on September 22, 2018 .

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Perry , IL was a 3 ft / 125 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Aaron_Clevenger at Arrowhead Heights Pond on July 8, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Perry

Latest Perry fishing reports

Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

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Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Pittsfield

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White crappie

Lake Pittsfield

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Black crappie

Lake Pittsfield

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Fishing regulations in Perry

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

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39°46′55.6″N 90°44′50.6″W

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FAQ about Perry fishing

Anglers in Perry, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Lake Pittsfield, Crabapple Lake, Crabapple Creek, and Pine Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Perry, IL:

Largemouth bass - 936 reported catches
Channel catfish - 212 reported catches
Bluegill - 131 reported catches
Black crappie - 67 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 54 reported catches

The latest Perry, IL fishing reports are:

@FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield.
@FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield.
@ashley.fulmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pittsfield.
@FishinWithPaul reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield.
@ashley.fulmer reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Perry, IL was a 10 ft / 6.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @andrescisneros27 at Mauvaise Terre Lake on October 25, 2015.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Perry, IL was a 3 ft / 6.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dlewis3401 at Lake Jacksonville on September 22, 2018.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Perry, IL was a 3 ft / 125 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Aaron_Clevenger at Arrowhead Heights Pond on July 8, 2021.