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Check out the best fishing spots in Sterling, Illinois. Anglers have logged in Fishbrain over 1,714 catches for Largemouth bass, 582 catches for Smallmouth bass, 431 catches for Channel catfish and many more species in the Sterling area.
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Places to catch Largemouth bass in Sterling, IL
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Largemouth bass
/-89.871803284,42.158699036,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Carroll
289 logged catches
/-89.96559906,41.845100403,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Carlton
Illinois,
United States202 logged catches
/-89.30619812,41.654998779,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWoodhaven Lake
Illinois,
United States121 logged catches
/-89.639503479,41.773399353,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHowland Creek
Illinois,
United States68 logged catches
/-89.408699036,41.88809967,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapChamberlain Creek
Illinois,
United States33 logged catches
/-89.481796265,41.845001221,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRock River
Illinois,
United States58 logged catches
/-89.78730011,41.758598328,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapElkhorn Creek
Illinois,
United States62 logged catches
/-89.290603638,41.656398773,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBass Lake
Illinois,
United States58 logged catches
/-89.696601868,41.782901764,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLawrence park rock river sterling/rock falls il
43 logged catches
/-89.629302979,41.578899384,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapNormandy Ditch
Illinois,
United States45 logged catches
/-89.585098267,41.591701508,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRed Oak Ditch
Illinois,
United States1 logged catch
/-89.289802551,41.657600403,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBlack Oak Lake
Illinois,
United States40 logged catches
4.8
/-89.871803284,42.158699036,10,0.00,0.00/600x450@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPrivate Paradise
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Lake Carroll is the largest privately owned lake in Illinois. It’s over 640 acres and is about 50’ deep at its deepest. The fishing is incredible. The lake is stocked and has its own hatchery for walleye. Largies, smallies, white bass, walleye, cats, carp, crappie, northern, Muskie, perch, bluegill, and shad are some of the common species here. You must own property to put a boat in. Plenty of lots available, even some starting at $1. Annual dues are about $1700 and include golf, skiing, lake access, and so much more!
Recent catches in Sterling, IL
Places to catch Smallmouth bass in Sterling, IL
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Smallmouth bass
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Carroll
Illinois,
United States112 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRock River
Illinois,
United States66 logged catches
/-89.929298401,41.673400879,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapCoon Creek
Illinois,
United States53 logged catches
/-89.333396912,42.016700745,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRock River
Illinois,
United States41 logged catches
/-89.817298889,41.65719986,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapCounty Ditch Number 1
Illinois,
United States40 logged catches
/-89.4897995,42.036701202,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWest Branch Pine Creek
Illinois,
United States38 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLawrence park rock river sterling/rock falls il
25 logged catches
/-89.907897949,42.181400299,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapEast Fork Creek
Illinois,
United States26 logged catches
/-89.278999329,42.1208992,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapMill Creek
Illinois,
United States29 logged catches
/-89.861801147,41.622200012,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapCounty Ditch Number 2
Illinois,
United States25 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHowland Creek
Illinois,
United States21 logged catches
/-89.449798584,41.913398743,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPine Creek
Illinois,
United States19 logged catches
Places to catch Channel catfish in Sterling, IL
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Channel catfish
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRock River
Illinois,
United States128 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRock River
Illinois,
United States92 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLawrence park rock river sterling/rock falls il
58 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWoodhaven Lake
Illinois,
United States32 logged catches
/-90.174301147,41.875,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWillow Brook
Iowa,
United States21 logged catches
/-89.498397827,41.843898773,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPlum Creek
Illinois,
United States18 logged catches
/-89.776496887,41.750301361,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSpring Slough
Illinois,
United States14 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Carroll
Illinois,
United States11 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Carlton
Illinois,
United States11 logged catches
/-89.410697937,41.888599396,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFranklin Creek
Illinois,
United States11 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapElkhorn Creek
Illinois,
United States8 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBlack Oak Lake
Illinois,
United States7 logged catches
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Most active fishing spots in Sterling this season
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![[Private] Lost Lake](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/fishbrain-dev/cj459rh840a4d2ro7xdlcr411/static/url-https%3A%2F%2Ffishbrain.com%2Fimages%2FmapboxStatic%2Fwater.png(-89.361701965,41.913898468)/-89.361701965,41.913898468,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMap[Private] Lost Lake
Illinois,
United States12 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHowland Creek
Illinois,
United States6 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBlack Oak Lake
Illinois,
United States4 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Carlton
Illinois,
United States4 logged catches last three months
/-89.270500183,41.683799744,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLyon Lakes
Illinois,
United States4 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapNormandy Ditch
Illinois,
United States2 logged catches last three months
/-89.682701111,41.7643013,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapCrystal Lake
Illinois,
United States1 logged catch last three months
/-89.719497681,41.393398285,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapDevils Slough Ditch
Illinois,
United States1 logged catch last three months
/-90.162101746,41.98500061,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapElk River
Iowa,
United States1 logged catch last three months
/-89.251403809,41.715900421,10,0.00,0.00/372x261@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLeake Lake
Illinois,
United States1 logged catch last three months
Fishing regulations in Sterling
Regulations for
41°47′58.2″N 89°41′44.2″W
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