Fishing in Ripley, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ripley, Illinois?

Anglers in Ripley , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Sangamon River , North Lake Ditch , Schuy-Rush Lake , Meyers Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Ripley?

Most commonly caught species around Ripley , IL : Largemouth bass - 875 reported catches Channel catfish - 207 reported catches Bluegill - 143 reported catches Black crappie - 127 reported catches Rainbow trout - 72 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Ripley fishing reports?

The latest Ripley , IL fishing reports are: @crodriguez1464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River . @Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Illinois River . @connor-prior reported a nice Largemouth bass . @zb8587 reported a nice Tiger shark at Illinois River . @haydenclausen reported a nice Freshwater drum at Illinois River . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Ripley

Latest Ripley fishing reports

Channel catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Illinois River

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Largemouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

Tiger shark

Illinois River

142 in · 1000 lb

Freshwater drum

Illinois River

10 in · 1 lb

Freshwater drum

Illinois River

15 in · 3 lb

Spotted bass

Illinois River

16 in · 2 lb

Greengill hybrid

Illinois River

10 in · 1 lb

Green sunfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ripley

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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 July 4th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°01′30.7″N 90°38′16.4″W

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FAQ about Ripley fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Ripley, Illinois?

Anglers in Ripley, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Sangamon River, North Lake Ditch, Schuy-Rush Lake, and Meyers Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Ripley?

Most commonly caught species around Ripley, IL:

Largemouth bass - 875 reported catches
Channel catfish - 207 reported catches
Bluegill - 143 reported catches
Black crappie - 127 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 72 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Ripley fishing reports?

The latest Ripley, IL fishing reports are:

@crodriguez1464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River.
@Butler-LIP-RIPPA2.0 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Illinois River.
@connor-prior reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@zb8587 reported a nice Tiger shark at Illinois River.
@haydenclausen reported a nice Freshwater drum at Illinois River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ripley?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ripley, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: