🐟 What fish can you catch in Pleasant Hill?

Most commonly caught species around Pleasant Hill , IL : Largemouth bass - 614 reported catches Channel catfish - 159 reported catches Bluegill - 70 reported catches Rainbow trout - 43 reported catches Flathead catfish - 43 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pleasant Hill fishing reports?

The latest Pleasant Hill , IL fishing reports are: @haydenmckeon reported a nice White bass at Salt River . @haydenmckeon reported a nice White bass at Salt River . @haydenmckeon reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Salt River . @PhatBoys reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield . @ashley.fulmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pittsfield . .

Fishing in Pleasant Hill, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pleasant Hill, Illinois?

Anglers in Pleasant Hill , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Salt River , Pine Lake , King Park Pond .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Pleasant Hill

Latest Pleasant Hill fishing reports

White bass

Salt River

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White bass

Salt River

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Hybrid striped bass

Salt River

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Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

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Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

14 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Pittsfield

15 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

Lake Pittsfield

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Lake Pittsfield

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Fishing regulations in Pleasant Hill

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 18th, 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

39°26′35.5″N 90°52′22.8″W

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FAQ about Pleasant Hill fishing

Anglers in Pleasant Hill, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Salt River, Pine Lake, and King Park Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Pleasant Hill, IL:

Largemouth bass - 614 reported catches
Channel catfish - 159 reported catches
Bluegill - 70 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 43 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 43 reported catches

The latest Pleasant Hill, IL fishing reports are:

@haydenmckeon reported a nice White bass at Salt River.
@haydenmckeon reported a nice White bass at Salt River.
@haydenmckeon reported a nice Hybrid striped bass at Salt River.
@PhatBoys reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Pittsfield.
@ashley.fulmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pittsfield.

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