🐟 What fish can you catch in Philo?

Most commonly caught species around Philo , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,706 reported catches Bluegill - 446 reported catches Channel catfish - 351 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 268 reported catches Black crappie - 246 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Philo fishing reports?

The latest Philo , IL fishing reports are: @AnglerZ117 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Creek . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @NoahWilken reported a nice Black crappie at Maynard Lake . @michaelclark1336 reported a nice Common shiner at Saline Branch Drainage Ditch . .

Fishing in Philo, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Philo, Illinois?

Anglers in Philo , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Dana Colbert Sr. Park , Homer Lake , Embarras River , Boneyard Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Philo

Latest Philo fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Salt Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

7 in · 6 oz

Black crappie

7 in · 4 oz

Black crappie

Maynard Lake

length · weight

Common shiner

Saline Branch Drainage Ditch

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

White crappie

Boneyard Creek

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

White crappie

Boneyard Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Philo

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 17th, 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°00′11.9″N 88°09′22.7″W

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FAQ about Philo fishing

Anglers in Philo, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Dana Colbert Sr. Park, Homer Lake, Embarras River, and Boneyard Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Philo, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,706 reported catches
Bluegill - 446 reported catches
Channel catfish - 351 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 268 reported catches
Black crappie - 246 reported catches

The latest Philo, IL fishing reports are:

@AnglerZ117 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Creek.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@NoahWilken reported a nice Black crappie at Maynard Lake.
@michaelclark1336 reported a nice Common shiner at Saline Branch Drainage Ditch.

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