🐟 What fish can you catch in Rutland?

Most commonly caught species around Rutland , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,624 reported catches Channel catfish - 705 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 572 reported catches Bluegill - 539 reported catches Freshwater drum - 347 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rutland fishing reports?

The latest Rutland , IL fishing reports are: @justin-mcfeeters reported a nice Black crappie at Eureka Lake . @wyattehise reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eureka Lake . @justin-mcfeeters reported a nice Yellow bullhead . @Messenger175 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eureka Lake . @cadillacschertz reported a nice Channel catfish at Babb Slough . .

Fishing in Rutland, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rutland, Illinois?

Anglers in Rutland , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Vermilion River , Eagle Creek , Shaw Creek , Fish N Fun Lake , Crow Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Rutland

Latest Rutland fishing reports

Black crappie

Eureka Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eureka Lake

14 in · 2 lb

Yellow bullhead

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Largemouth bass

Eureka Lake

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Channel catfish

Babb Slough

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Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

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Bluegill

Sunset Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

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Bluegill

Davis Lake

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Freshwater drum

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

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Fishing regulations in Rutland

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.

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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

40°59′1.7″N 89°02′28.7″W

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FAQ about Rutland fishing

Anglers in Rutland, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Vermilion River, Eagle Creek, Shaw Creek, Fish N Fun Lake, and Crow Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Rutland, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,624 reported catches
Channel catfish - 705 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 572 reported catches
Bluegill - 539 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 347 reported catches

The latest Rutland, IL fishing reports are:

@justin-mcfeeters reported a nice Black crappie at Eureka Lake.
@wyattehise reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eureka Lake.
@justin-mcfeeters reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
@Messenger175 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eureka Lake.
@cadillacschertz reported a nice Channel catfish at Babb Slough.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Rutland, 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: