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Fishing in Rock City, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Rock City

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Northern pike
Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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About Rock City fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Rock City, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,814 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,587 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 1,015 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Rock City

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 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

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42°24′46.4″N 89°28′17.4″W
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FAQ about Rock City fishing

Anglers in Rock City, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sugar River (WI), Pecatonica River (WI), Four Lakes, Yellow Creek, and Krape Park.
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