🐟 What fish can you catch in Ridgway?

Most commonly caught species around Ridgway , IL : Largemouth bass - 706 reported catches Channel catfish - 138 reported catches Bluegill - 91 reported catches Blue catfish - 50 reported catches White crappie - 32 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ridgway fishing reports?

The latest Ridgway , IL fishing reports are: @rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Pond . @rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Pond . @carmen.johnson reported a nice Channel catfish at Wabash River . @joshhall3823 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir . @carmen.johnson reported a nice Freshwater drum at Wabash River . .

Fishing in Ridgway, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ridgway, Illinois?

Anglers in Ridgway , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Wabash River , Little Wabash River , Ohio River (IL) , Omaha City Reservoir .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Ridgway

Latest Ridgway fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Clear Pond

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Largemouth bass

Clear Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Wabash River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Eldorado Reservoir

19 in · 5 lb 1 oz

Freshwater drum

Wabash River

17 in · 2 lb

Golden redhorse

Wabash River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ridgway

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

37°47′52.4″N 88°15′38.2″W

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FAQ about Ridgway fishing

Anglers in Ridgway, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Wabash River, Little Wabash River, Ohio River (IL), and Omaha City Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Ridgway, IL:

Largemouth bass - 706 reported catches
Channel catfish - 138 reported catches
Bluegill - 91 reported catches
Blue catfish - 50 reported catches
White crappie - 32 reported catches

The latest Ridgway, IL fishing reports are:

@rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Pond.
@rangerdude2019 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Pond.
@carmen.johnson reported a nice Channel catfish at Wabash River.
@joshhall3823 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir.
@carmen.johnson reported a nice Freshwater drum at Wabash River.

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