Fishing in Shirley, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shirley, Illinois?

Anglers in Shirley , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Miller Park Lake , Mackinaw River , Kickapoo Creek , Holiday Park , Birky Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Shirley?

Most commonly caught species around Shirley , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,329 reported catches Bluegill - 953 reported catches Channel catfish - 866 reported catches Black crappie - 618 reported catches Blue catfish - 270 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Shirley fishing reports?

The latest Shirley , IL fishing reports are: @Rocko27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake . @Rocko27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake . @matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake . @KilgoreNewTrout2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Lake . @KilgoreNewTrout2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Lake . .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Shirley , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Illinois, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Shirley spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Shirley

Latest Shirley fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Bowen Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Bowen Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

White Oak Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

White Oak Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sunset Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

White Oak Park Lake

length · weight

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Shirley

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 June 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

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

40°24′27″N 89°03′51.5″W

Regulations in the map

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Shirley fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Shirley, Illinois?

Anglers in Shirley, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Miller Park Lake, Mackinaw River, Kickapoo Creek, Holiday Park, and Birky Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Shirley?

Most commonly caught species around Shirley, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,329 reported catches
Bluegill - 953 reported catches
Channel catfish - 866 reported catches
Black crappie - 618 reported catches
Blue catfish - 270 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Shirley fishing reports?

The latest Shirley, IL fishing reports are:

@Rocko27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake.
@Rocko27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake.
@matttoczko reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Oak Park Lake.
@KilgoreNewTrout2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Lake.
@KilgoreNewTrout2.0 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Lake.

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

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