🐟 What fish can you catch in Ste. Marie?

Most commonly caught species around Ste. Marie , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,746 reported catches Channel catfish - 282 reported catches Bluegill - 108 reported catches Black crappie - 74 reported catches White crappie - 53 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ste. Marie fishing reports?

The latest Ste. Marie , IL fishing reports are: @roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake . @roberthicks4023 reported a nice Channel catfish at Allen Lake . .

Fishing in Ste. Marie, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ste. Marie, Illinois?

Anglers in Ste. Marie , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Newton Lake , East Fork Lake , Embarras River , Oblong Lake , Sam Parr Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ste. Marie?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Ste. Marie

Latest Ste. Marie fishing reports

White crappie

Allen Lake

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Largemouth bass

Allen Lake

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White crappie

Allen Lake

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White crappie

Allen Lake

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Channel catfish

Allen Lake

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Channel catfish

Allen Lake

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Largemouth bass

Allen Lake

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Yellow bullhead

East Fork Lake

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Blue catfish

Turtle Creek

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Blue catfish

Turtle Creek

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Fishing regulations in Ste. Marie

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

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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°55′48″N 88°01′40.1″W

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FAQ about Ste. Marie fishing

Anglers in Ste. Marie, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Newton Lake, East Fork Lake, Embarras River, Oblong Lake, and Sam Parr Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Ste. Marie, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,746 reported catches
Channel catfish - 282 reported catches
Bluegill - 108 reported catches
Black crappie - 74 reported catches
White crappie - 53 reported catches

The latest Ste. Marie, IL fishing reports are:

@roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice White crappie at Allen Lake.
@roberthicks4023 reported a nice Channel catfish at Allen Lake.

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