🐟 What fish can you catch in Smithfield?

Most commonly caught species around Smithfield , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,780 reported catches Channel catfish - 244 reported catches Black crappie - 224 reported catches Bluegill - 189 reported catches Blue catfish - 60 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Smithfield fishing reports?

The latest Smithfield , IL fishing reports are: @xanderbreweur reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River . @xanderbreweur reported a nice Blue catfish at Illinois River . @alexpeck1202 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Miserable Lake . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sewell Lake (Spring Lake) . @trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sewell Lake (Spring Lake) . .

Fishing in Smithfield, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Smithfield, Illinois?

Anglers in Smithfield , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Spoon River , Put Creek , Vermont New Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Smithfield

Latest Smithfield fishing reports

Channel catfish

Illinois River

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Blue catfish

Illinois River

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Miserable Lake

20 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

length · weight

Black crappie

Spring Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Spring Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Spring Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Illinois River

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Black crappie

Illinois River

11 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Smithfield

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°28′27.8″N 90°17′42.4″W

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FAQ about Smithfield fishing

Anglers in Smithfield, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Spoon River, Put Creek, and Vermont New Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Smithfield, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,780 reported catches
Channel catfish - 244 reported catches
Black crappie - 224 reported catches
Bluegill - 189 reported catches
Blue catfish - 60 reported catches

The latest Smithfield, IL fishing reports are:

@xanderbreweur reported a nice Channel catfish at Illinois River.
@xanderbreweur reported a nice Blue catfish at Illinois River.
@alexpeck1202 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Miserable Lake.
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sewell Lake (Spring Lake).
@trent-m reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sewell Lake (Spring Lake).

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