🐟 What fish can you catch in Seymour?

Most commonly caught species around Seymour , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,886 reported catches Channel catfish - 551 reported catches Bluegill - 437 reported catches Black crappie - 372 reported catches Blue catfish - 250 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Seymour fishing reports?

The latest Seymour , IL fishing reports are: @AnglerZ117 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Creek . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @EverythingButCarp reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur . @NoahWilken reported a nice Black crappie at Maynard Lake . .

Fishing in Seymour, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Seymour, Illinois?

Anglers in Seymour , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River , Dana Colbert Sr. Park , Embarras River , Boneyard Creek , Boneyard Greenway .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Seymour

Latest Seymour fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Salt Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

7 in · 6 oz

Black crappie

7 in · 4 oz

White crappie

Lake Decatur

10 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Maynard Lake

length · weight

Common shiner

Saline Branch Drainage Ditch

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Weldon Springs Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Clinton Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

White crappie

Boneyard Creek

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Seymour

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

40°06′24.5″N 88°25′36.8″W

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FAQ about Seymour fishing

Anglers in Seymour, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River, Dana Colbert Sr. Park, Embarras River, Boneyard Creek, and Boneyard Greenway.

Most commonly caught species around Seymour, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,886 reported catches
Channel catfish - 551 reported catches
Bluegill - 437 reported catches
Black crappie - 372 reported catches
Blue catfish - 250 reported catches

The latest Seymour, IL fishing reports are:

@AnglerZ117 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Salt Creek.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@EverythingButCarp reported a nice White crappie at Lake Decatur.
@NoahWilken reported a nice Black crappie at Maynard Lake.

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