🐟 What fish can you catch in South Wilmington?

Most commonly caught species around South Wilmington , IL : Largemouth bass - 14,799 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,394 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,492 reported catches Bluegill - 1,364 reported catches Black crappie - 637 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Wilmington fishing reports?

The latest South Wilmington , IL fishing reports are: @nikosalvador reported a nice Largemouth bass at Caton Ridge Park . @nikosalvador reported a nice Black crappie at Caton Ridge Park . @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg . @walterseidler reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wesmere Lakes . @walterseidler reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wesmere Lakes . .

Fishing in South Wilmington, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in South Wilmington, Illinois?

Anglers in South Wilmington , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Kankakee River , Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond , Heidecke Lake , Ponderosa Lake .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in South Wilmington

Latest South Wilmington fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Caton Ridge Park

length · weight

Black crappie

Caton Ridge Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Dog Leg

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Wesmere Lakes

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Wesmere Lakes

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Wesmere Lakes

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Caton Ridge Park

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

DuPage River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Chaminwood (East Lake)

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Monee Reservoir

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in South Wilmington

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 17th, 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

41°10′28.2″N 88°16′46.2″W

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FAQ about South Wilmington fishing

Anglers in South Wilmington, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Kankakee River, Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond, Heidecke Lake, and Ponderosa Lake.

Most commonly caught species around South Wilmington, IL:

Largemouth bass - 14,799 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,394 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,492 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,364 reported catches
Black crappie - 637 reported catches

The latest South Wilmington, IL fishing reports are:

@nikosalvador reported a nice Largemouth bass at Caton Ridge Park.
@nikosalvador reported a nice Black crappie at Caton Ridge Park.
@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dog Leg.
@walterseidler reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wesmere Lakes.
@walterseidler reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Wesmere Lakes.

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