🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockwood?

Most commonly caught species around Rockwood , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,807 reported catches Channel catfish - 261 reported catches Bluegill - 234 reported catches Blue catfish - 153 reported catches Black crappie - 102 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rockwood fishing reports?

The latest Rockwood , IL fishing reports are: @Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake . @Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake . @Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake . @Kwc2332 reported a nice Channel catfish at Baldwin Lake . @emmawilliams3360 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Rockwood, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rockwood, Illinois?

Anglers in Rockwood , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Kinkaid Lake , Perry County Community Lake , Kinkaid Creek , Randolph County Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Rockwood

Latest Rockwood fishing reports

Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

length · weight

Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

length · weight

Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Baldwin Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

13 in · 6 oz

Smallmouth buffalo

Kinkaid Creek

21 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

length · weight

Common carp

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

length · weight

White bullhead

Baldwin Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Rockwood

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°50′25.4″N 89°41′48.5″W

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FAQ about Rockwood fishing

Anglers in Rockwood, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Kinkaid Lake, Perry County Community Lake, Kinkaid Creek, and Randolph County Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Rockwood, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,807 reported catches
Channel catfish - 261 reported catches
Bluegill - 234 reported catches
Blue catfish - 153 reported catches
Black crappie - 102 reported catches

The latest Rockwood, IL fishing reports are:

@Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake.
@Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake.
@Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake.
@Kwc2332 reported a nice Channel catfish at Baldwin Lake.
@emmawilliams3360 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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