🐟 What fish can you catch in Plano?

Most commonly caught species around Plano , IL : Largemouth bass - 44,322 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,907 reported catches Bluegill - 4,907 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,559 reported catches Common carp - 2,372 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Plano fishing reports?

The latest Plano , IL fishing reports are: @timwagner3109 reported a nice Muskellunge at Fox River . @jaydennicasio reported a nice Common carp at Lake Waubonsie . @Mickeyman117 reported a nice Channel catfish at Rock Run Rookery . @jaydennicasio reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waubonsie Creek . @Grey_V reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Plano, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Plano, Illinois?

Anglers in Plano , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Lake Holiday , Mastodon Lake , Jericho Lake Park , Windstone Community .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Plano

Latest Plano fishing reports

Muskellunge

Fox River

44 in · 20 lb

Common carp

Lake Waubonsie

21 in · 4 lb 3 oz

Channel catfish

Rock Run Rookery

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Largemouth bass

Waubonsie Creek

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

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Yellow bullhead

Shorewood Village Hall Lake

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Common carp

Fox River

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Bluegill

Morgan Creek

7 in · 1 lb

Magnolia crappie

York Center Park District Pond

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Largemouth bass

Pioneer Park

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Fishing regulations in Plano

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 21st, 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

41°40′32.5″N 88°31′45.8″W

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FAQ about Plano fishing

Anglers in Plano, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Lake Holiday, Mastodon Lake, Jericho Lake Park, and Windstone Community.

Most commonly caught species around Plano, IL:

Largemouth bass - 44,322 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,907 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,907 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,559 reported catches
Common carp - 2,372 reported catches

The latest Plano, IL fishing reports are:

@timwagner3109 reported a nice Muskellunge at Fox River.
@jaydennicasio reported a nice Common carp at Lake Waubonsie.
@Mickeyman117 reported a nice Channel catfish at Rock Run Rookery.
@jaydennicasio reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waubonsie Creek.
@Grey_V reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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