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Fishing in Stockton, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Stockton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Channel catfish

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

27 in · 9 lb

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Channel catfish

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

25 in · 6 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Waddams Creek

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Common carp

Pecatonica River (WI)

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Bigmouth buffalo

Pecatonica River (WI)

27 in · 14 lb

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Bigmouth buffalo

Pecatonica River (WI)

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Common carp

Pecatonica River (WI)

28 in · 10 lb 3 oz

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About Stockton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Stockton, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,832 catches for Largemouth bass, 725 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 322 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in Stockton

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 21st, 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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42°21′9.4″N 90°00′7.2″W
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FAQ about Stockton fishing

Anglers in Stockton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Pecatonica River (WI), Lake Le-Aqua-Na, Apple River, and Yellow Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Stockton, IL:
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