🐟 What fish can you catch in Smithboro?

Most commonly caught species around Smithboro , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,772 reported catches Channel catfish - 538 reported catches Bluegill - 236 reported catches White crappie - 199 reported catches Black crappie - 155 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Smithboro fishing reports?

The latest Smithboro , IL fishing reports are: @alyssapyatt reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River . @brandon-pope reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Centralia . @krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Mount Olive Reservoir . @tclay9 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Creek . .

Fishing in Smithboro, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Smithboro, Illinois?

Anglers in Smithboro , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Carlyle Reservoir , Coffeen Lake , Governor Bond Lake , Vandalia Municipal Reservoir .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Smithboro , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Smithboro?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Smithboro , IL was a 3 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Minkey42 at Lake Lou Yaeger on May 4, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Smithboro

Latest Smithboro fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Kaskaskia River

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Lake Hillsboro

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Largemouth bass

Lake Centralia

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Largemouth bass

Old Mount Olive Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Silver Creek

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Largemouth bass

Silver Creek

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Green sunfish

Silver Creek

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Bluegill

Silver Creek

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Bluegill

Silver Creek

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Largemouth bass

Silver Creek

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Fishing regulations in Smithboro

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 May 8th, 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

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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

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38°53′40.6″N 89°20′23.6″W

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FAQ about Smithboro fishing

Anglers in Smithboro, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Carlyle Reservoir, Coffeen Lake, Governor Bond Lake, and Vandalia Municipal Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Smithboro, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,772 reported catches
Channel catfish - 538 reported catches
Bluegill - 236 reported catches
White crappie - 199 reported catches
Black crappie - 155 reported catches

The latest Smithboro, IL fishing reports are:

@alyssapyatt reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River.
@brandon-pope reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Centralia.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Mount Olive Reservoir.
@tclay9 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Smithboro, 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.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Smithboro, IL was a 7 ft / 72.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @keithmoore6854 at Lake Nellie on September 3, 2021.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Smithboro, IL was a 8 ft / 18.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tommy.mcclain at Highland Silver Lake on June 28, 2020.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Smithboro, IL was a 3 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Minkey42 at Lake Lou Yaeger on May 4, 2015.