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Fishing in St. Elmo, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in St. Elmo

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White crappie
White crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Freshwater drum

Kaskaskia River

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Freshwater drum

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

14 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

14 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

18 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

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Muskellunge

Kaskaskia River

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Muskellunge

Kaskaskia River

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Muskellunge

Kaskaskia River

35 in · 15 lb 5 oz

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Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

12 in · 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

Lake Sara

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About St. Elmo fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around St. Elmo, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,593 catches for Largemouth bass, 382 catches for Muskellunge, and 337 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in St. Elmo

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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39°01′15.6″N 88°51′2.9″W
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FAQ about St. Elmo fishing

Anglers in St. Elmo, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Lake Sara, Little Wabash River, Brickyard Branch, and Altamont Reservoir.
Most commonly caught species around St. Elmo, IL:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in St. Elmo, IL was a 7 ft / 72.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @keithmoore6854 at Lake Nellie on September 3, 2021.
The biggest Muskellunge (by length) reported in St. Elmo, IL was a 4 ft / 26.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ericclaycomb9 at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River) on June 10, 2014.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in St. Elmo, IL was a 5 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Eclark52 at Carlyle Reservoir on May 3, 2016.

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