🐟 What fish can you catch in Tamms?

Most commonly caught species around Tamms , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,628 reported catches Channel catfish - 230 reported catches Bluegill - 184 reported catches Rainbow trout - 157 reported catches Blue catfish - 86 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Tamms fishing reports?

The latest Tamms , IL fishing reports are: @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . @AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area . @Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay . .

Fishing in Tamms, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Tamms, Illinois?

Anglers in Tamms , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL) , Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IL) , Horseshoe Lake , Lake Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Tamms

Latest Tamms fishing reports

Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

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Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

General Watkins Conservation Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

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Largemouth bass

Shawnee Bay

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Yellow bullhead

Shawnee Bay

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Yellow bullhead

Shawnee Bay

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Black crappie

Shawnee Bay

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Grassy Creek

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Fishing regulations in Tamms

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 18th, 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

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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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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37°14′29.8″N 89°16′16.7″W

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FAQ about Tamms fishing

Anglers in Tamms, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Mississippi River (IL), Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Horseshoe Lake, and Lake Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Tamms, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,628 reported catches
Channel catfish - 230 reported catches
Bluegill - 184 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 157 reported catches
Blue catfish - 86 reported catches

The latest Tamms, IL fishing reports are:

@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.
@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.
@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.
@AcHayes reported a nice Largemouth bass at General Watkins Conservation Area.
@Gusm2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shawnee Bay.

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