🐟 What fish can you catch in Prairie Grove?

Most commonly caught species around Prairie Grove , IL : Largemouth bass - 65,265 reported catches Bluegill - 8,184 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,685 reported catches Northern pike - 6,191 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,375 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Prairie Grove fishing reports?

The latest Prairie Grove , IL fishing reports are: @Issi11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Park Lake . @Issi11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Park Lake . @Grey_V reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elliott Lake . @Flapjack75 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Prairie Grove, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Prairie Grove, Illinois?

Anglers in Prairie Grove , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) , Bangs Lake , Kishwaukee River , Salt Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Prairie Grove

Latest Prairie Grove fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Spencer Park Lake

length · weight

Hampton Park (Prince Crossing Park Pond)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Spencer Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Elliott Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

White crappie

length · weight

White crappie

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Terramere

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Terramere

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Saint Charles South Lake

16 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Prairie Grove

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 19th, 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

42°16′37.2″N 88°16′10.2″W

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FAQ about Prairie Grove fishing

Anglers in Prairie Grove, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), Bangs Lake, Kishwaukee River, and Salt Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Prairie Grove, IL:

Largemouth bass - 65,265 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,184 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,685 reported catches
Northern pike - 6,191 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,375 reported catches

The latest Prairie Grove, IL fishing reports are:

@Issi11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Park Lake.
@Issi11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Park Lake.
@Grey_V reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elliott Lake.
@Flapjack75 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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