Fishing in Stockton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Stockton, Illinois?

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Stockton?

Most commonly caught species around Stockton , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,050 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 745 reported catches Bluegill - 398 reported catches Northern pike - 341 reported catches Channel catfish - 209 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Stockton fishing reports?

The latest Stockton , IL fishing reports are: @meyerskaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na . @meyerskaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na . @bentleydonovan reported a nice Green sunfish at Apple Canyon Lake . @bentleydonovan reported a nice Bluegill at Apple Canyon Lake . @meyerskaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Stockton

Latest Stockton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

length · weight

Green sunfish

Apple Canyon Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Apple Canyon Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Le-Aqua-Na

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Spring Lake

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Spring Lake

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Spring Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Zander Lake

21 in · 5 lb 3 oz

Bluegill

Beckman Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Stockton

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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 July 11th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°21′9.4″N 90°00′7.2″W

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FAQ about Stockton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Stockton, Illinois?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Stockton?

Most commonly caught species around Stockton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,050 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 745 reported catches
Bluegill - 398 reported catches
Northern pike - 341 reported catches
Channel catfish - 209 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Stockton fishing reports?

The latest Stockton, IL fishing reports are:

@meyerskaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na.
@meyerskaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na.
@bentleydonovan reported a nice Green sunfish at Apple Canyon Lake.
@bentleydonovan reported a nice Bluegill at Apple Canyon Lake.
@meyerskaden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Le-Aqua-Na.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Stockton?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Stockton, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: