🐟 What fish can you catch in Taylor Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Taylor Springs , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,804 reported catches Channel catfish - 381 reported catches Bluegill - 225 reported catches White crappie - 206 reported catches Black crappie - 147 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Taylor Springs fishing reports?

The latest Taylor Springs , IL fishing reports are: @alyssapyatt reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River . @krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Mount Olive Reservoir . @Daviid.w reported a nice White crappie at Old City Reservoir . @Daviid.w reported a nice Yellow bass at Old City Reservoir . .

Fishing in Taylor Springs, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Taylor Springs, Illinois?

Anglers in Taylor Springs , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Coffeen Lake , Lake Lou Yaeger , Governor Bond Lake , Silver Creek , West Fork Shoal Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Taylor Springs

Latest Taylor Springs fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Lake Hillsboro

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Old Mount Olive Reservoir

length · weight

White crappie

Old City Reservoir

length · weight

Yellow bass

Old City Reservoir

length · weight

Muskellunge

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Muskellunge

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Muskellunge

Kaskaskia River

35 in · 15 lb 5 oz

Channel catfish

Walton Lake

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Walton Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Taylor Springs

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 May 8th, 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

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

Regulations for

39°07′52.3″N 89°29′40.6″W

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FAQ about Taylor Springs fishing

Anglers in Taylor Springs, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Coffeen Lake, Lake Lou Yaeger, Governor Bond Lake, Silver Creek, and West Fork Shoal Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Taylor Springs, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,804 reported catches
Channel catfish - 381 reported catches
Bluegill - 225 reported catches
White crappie - 206 reported catches
Black crappie - 147 reported catches

The latest Taylor Springs, IL fishing reports are:

@alyssapyatt reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River.
@krisrhodes reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Mount Olive Reservoir.
@Daviid.w reported a nice White crappie at Old City Reservoir.
@Daviid.w reported a nice Yellow bass at Old City Reservoir.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Taylor Springs, IL was a 3 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tforgotten at Taylorville Lake on July 23, 2017.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Taylor Springs, IL was a 8 ft / 18.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tommy.mcclain at Highland Silver Lake on June 28, 2020.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Taylor Springs, IL was a 3 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Minkey42 at Lake Lou Yaeger on May 4, 2015.