🐟 What fish can you catch in Raymond?

Most commonly caught species around Raymond , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,214 reported catches Channel catfish - 674 reported catches Bluegill - 305 reported catches White crappie - 237 reported catches Black crappie - 219 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Raymond fishing reports?

The latest Raymond , IL fishing reports are: @Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake . @krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake . @krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake . @onebigfishy reported a nice Black buffalo at South Fork Sangamon River . @wyattluckett reported a nice Channel catfish at Panama Lake . .

Fishing in Raymond, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Raymond, Illinois?

Anglers in Raymond , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Lou Yaeger , West Fork Shoal Creek , Horse Creek , Lake Glenn Shoals , Lake Hillsboro .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Raymond

Latest Raymond fishing reports

Largemouth bass

New Gillespie Lake

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Green sunfish

Walton Lake

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Largemouth bass

Walton Lake

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Black buffalo

South Fork Sangamon River

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Channel catfish

Panama Lake

23 in · 4 lb

Yellow bullhead

Panama Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Black bullhead

Panama Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Panama Lake

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Channel catfish

Sangchris Lake

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Yellow bass

Walton Lake

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Fishing regulations in Raymond

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°19′11.3″N 89°34′28.2″W

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FAQ about Raymond fishing

Anglers in Raymond, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Lou Yaeger, West Fork Shoal Creek, Horse Creek, Lake Glenn Shoals, and Lake Hillsboro.

Most commonly caught species around Raymond, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,214 reported catches
Channel catfish - 674 reported catches
Bluegill - 305 reported catches
White crappie - 237 reported catches
Black crappie - 219 reported catches

The latest Raymond, IL fishing reports are:

@Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Green sunfish at Walton Lake.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake.
@onebigfishy reported a nice Black buffalo at South Fork Sangamon River.
@wyattluckett reported a nice Channel catfish at Panama Lake.

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