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 fish can you catch in Taylor Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Taylor Springs , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,845 reported catches Channel catfish - 429 reported catches Bluegill - 250 reported catches White crappie - 212 reported catches Black crappie - 155 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Taylor Springs fishing reports?

The latest Taylor Springs , IL fishing reports are: @jase9920 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hillsboro . @Ck6052 reported a nice Yellow bass at Kaskaskia River . @koreysteward reported a nice Largemouth bass at Highland Silver Lake . @koreysteward reported a nice Green sunfish at Highland Silver Lake . @Ck6052 reported a nice White bass at Kaskaskia River . .

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

Largemouth bass

Lake Hillsboro

length · weight

Yellow bass

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Highland Silver Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Highland Silver Lake

length · weight

White bass

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

8 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Holiday Lake

9 in · 6 oz

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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 July 6th, 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°07′52.3″N 89°29′40.6″W

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FAQ about Taylor Springs fishing

🎣 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, and West Fork Shoal Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Taylor Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Taylor Springs, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,845 reported catches
Channel catfish - 429 reported catches
Bluegill - 250 reported catches
White crappie - 212 reported catches
Black crappie - 155 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Taylor Springs fishing reports?

The latest Taylor Springs, IL fishing reports are:

@jase9920 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Hillsboro.
@Ck6052 reported a nice Yellow bass at Kaskaskia River.
@koreysteward reported a nice Largemouth bass at Highland Silver Lake.
@koreysteward reported a nice Green sunfish at Highland Silver Lake.
@Ck6052 reported a nice White bass at Kaskaskia River.

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

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: