🐟 What fish can you catch in Royal Lakes?

Most commonly caught species around Royal Lakes , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,392 reported catches Channel catfish - 713 reported catches Bluegill - 505 reported catches White crappie - 322 reported catches Black crappie - 268 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Royal Lakes fishing reports?

The latest Royal Lakes , IL fishing reports are: @Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake . @ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park . @deriyanalexander reported a nice Freshwater drum at Horseshoe Lake . @deriyanalexander reported a nice Largemouth bass at Horseshoe Lake . @witcherdude reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Royal Lakes, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Royal Lakes, Illinois?

Anglers in Royal Lakes , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Old Mount Olive Reservoir , Piasa Creek , Beaver Lake , Silver Creek , New Gillespie Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Royal Lakes

Latest Royal Lakes fishing reports

Largemouth bass

New Gillespie Lake

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Bluegill

Belk Park

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Freshwater drum

Horseshoe Lake

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Largemouth bass

Horseshoe Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Greengill hybrid

Tower Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tower Lake

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Black crappie

Tower Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tower Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tower Lake

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Fishing regulations in Royal Lakes

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°06′42.1″N 89°57′38.5″W

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FAQ about Royal Lakes fishing

Anglers in Royal Lakes, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Old Mount Olive Reservoir, Piasa Creek, Beaver Lake, Silver Creek, and New Gillespie Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Royal Lakes, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,392 reported catches
Channel catfish - 713 reported catches
Bluegill - 505 reported catches
White crappie - 322 reported catches
Black crappie - 268 reported catches

The latest Royal Lakes, IL fishing reports are:

@Joseph.weg reported a nice Largemouth bass at New Gillespie Lake.
@ericakopp reported a nice Bluegill at Belk Park.
@deriyanalexander reported a nice Freshwater drum at Horseshoe Lake.
@deriyanalexander reported a nice Largemouth bass at Horseshoe Lake.
@witcherdude reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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