Fishing in Stonington, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Stonington, Illinois?

Anglers in Stonington , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River , Taylorville Lake , South Fork Sangamon River , Lake Kincaid , Ward Branch .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Stonington?

Most commonly caught species around Stonington , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,578 reported catches Channel catfish - 828 reported catches Bluegill - 414 reported catches Muskellunge - 406 reported catches White crappie - 361 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Stonington fishing reports?

The latest Stonington , IL fishing reports are: @fishingirl67 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Shelbyville . @jameshonemann reported a nice Muskellunge at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River) . @Hooked.on.Reel.Baits reported a nice American gizzard shad at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River) . @jbeck9310 reported a nice Bluegill at Sangchris Lake . @Dungball reported a nice Bighead carp . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Stonington

Latest Stonington fishing reports

Bluegill

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Muskellunge

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

length · weight

American gizzard shad

Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River)

length · weight

Bluegill

Sangchris Lake

length · weight

Bighead carp

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

length · weight

Muskellunge

length · weight

Blue catfish

Lake Springfield

length · weight

Flathead catfish

40 in · 35 lb

Black crappie

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Stonington

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 June 10th, 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

39°38′18.6″N 89°11′31.6″W

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FAQ about Stonington fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Stonington, Illinois?

Anglers in Stonington, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangamon River, Taylorville Lake, South Fork Sangamon River, Lake Kincaid, and Ward Branch.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Stonington?

Most commonly caught species around Stonington, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,578 reported catches
Channel catfish - 828 reported catches
Bluegill - 414 reported catches
Muskellunge - 406 reported catches
White crappie - 361 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Stonington fishing reports?

The latest Stonington, IL fishing reports are:

@fishingirl67 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Shelbyville.
@jameshonemann reported a nice Muskellunge at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River).
@Hooked.on.Reel.Baits reported a nice American gizzard shad at Spillway Access Area (Kaskaskia River).
@jbeck9310 reported a nice Bluegill at Sangchris Lake.
@Dungball reported a nice Bighead carp.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Stonington, 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: