Fishing in Scottville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Scottville, Illinois?

Anglers in Scottville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Otter Lake , Greenfield Lake , Lick Creek , Sugar Creek , Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Scottville?

Most commonly caught species around Scottville , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,832 reported catches Channel catfish - 330 reported catches Bluegill - 184 reported catches Black crappie - 145 reported catches White crappie - 136 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Scottville fishing reports?

The latest Scottville , IL fishing reports are: @connor-prior reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Dane_likes_fish_3 reported a nice Channel catfish at Macoupin Creek . @ESK_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southern View Community Park . @jackstuby reported a nice Greengill hybrid . @jackstuby reported a nice Bluegill . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Scottville

Latest Scottville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Macoupin Creek

1 in ·

Largemouth bass

Southern View Community Park

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

10 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

8 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

5 in · 2 oz

Bluegill

6 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

7 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

6 in · 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Scottville

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 July 3rd, 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

39°28′39.7″N 90°06′13.7″W

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FAQ about Scottville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Scottville, Illinois?

Anglers in Scottville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Otter Lake, Greenfield Lake, Lick Creek, Sugar Creek, and Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Scottville?

Most commonly caught species around Scottville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,832 reported catches
Channel catfish - 330 reported catches
Bluegill - 184 reported catches
Black crappie - 145 reported catches
White crappie - 136 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Scottville fishing reports?

The latest Scottville, IL fishing reports are:

@connor-prior reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Dane_likes_fish_3 reported a nice Channel catfish at Macoupin Creek.
@ESK_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southern View Community Park.
@jackstuby reported a nice Greengill hybrid.
@jackstuby reported a nice Bluegill.

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

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