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Fishing in Swedona, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Swedona

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Black crappie
Black crappie

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White crappie

Hennepin Canal

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Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

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Largemouth bass

Railroad Lake

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White bass

Hennepin Canal

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White bass

Hennepin Canal

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White crappie

The Henne-Puddle

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lake of the Hills (I-280 Lake)

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About Swedona fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Swedona, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 6,638 catches for Largemouth bass, 974 catches for Channel catfish, and 933 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Swedona

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 17th, 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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41°16′48.4″N 90°26′35.9″W
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FAQ about Swedona fishing

Anglers in Swedona, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Mississippi River (IL), Hennepin Canal, Mill Creek, and Andover Park Ponds.
Most commonly caught species around Swedona, IL:
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