Fishing in Simpson, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Simpson, Illinois?

Anglers in Simpson , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake of Egypt , Ferne Clyffe Lake , Shawnee Bay , Lake Glendale , South Fork Saline River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Simpson?

Most commonly caught species around Simpson , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,238 reported catches Bluegill - 399 reported catches Channel catfish - 325 reported catches White crappie - 199 reported catches Black crappie - 180 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Simpson fishing reports?

The latest Simpson , IL fishing reports are: @braxton.halaska reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Sweet Lake . @BassAhtack reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake . @beauswinford reported a nice Largemouth bass at Perkins Creek . @beauswinford reported a nice Largemouth bass at Perkins Creek . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Simpson

Latest Simpson fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Sweet Lake

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

18 in · 2 lb 2 oz

West Frankfort City Lake

8 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Perkins Creek

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Largemouth bass

Perkins Creek

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White crappie

Perkins Creek

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White crappie

Perkins Creek

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Black crappie

Perkins Creek

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Channel catfish

Mermet Lake

25 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

19 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Simpson

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 7th, 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

37°28′2.3″N 88°45′20.5″W

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FAQ about Simpson fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Simpson, Illinois?

Anglers in Simpson, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake of Egypt, Ferne Clyffe Lake, Shawnee Bay, Lake Glendale, and South Fork Saline River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Simpson?

Most commonly caught species around Simpson, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,238 reported catches
Bluegill - 399 reported catches
Channel catfish - 325 reported catches
White crappie - 199 reported catches
Black crappie - 180 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Simpson fishing reports?

The latest Simpson, IL fishing reports are:

@braxton.halaska reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Sweet Lake.
@BassAhtack reported a nice Largemouth bass at Campus Lake.
@beauswinford reported a nice Largemouth bass at Perkins Creek.
@beauswinford reported a nice Largemouth bass at Perkins Creek.

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

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