🐟 What fish can you catch in Taylorville?

Most commonly caught species around Taylorville , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,541 reported catches Channel catfish - 828 reported catches Muskellunge - 382 reported catches Bluegill - 366 reported catches White crappie - 331 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Taylorville fishing reports?

The latest Taylorville , IL fishing reports are: @jamesgrogan8191 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Decatur . @johnwilliamson7326 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Decatur . @BaitCasterCoffey reported a nice Channel catfish at Taylorville Lake . @jamesgrogan8191 reported a nice Walleye at Lake Decatur . @jamesgrogan8191 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Decatur . .

Fishing in Taylorville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Taylorville, Illinois?

Anglers in Taylorville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangchris Lake , Taylorville Lake , Lake Kincaid , South Fork Sangamon River , Clear Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Taylorville

Latest Taylorville fishing reports

Channel catfish

Lake Decatur

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Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Channel catfish

Taylorville Lake

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Walleye

Lake Decatur

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Black crappie

Lake Decatur

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White bass

Lake Decatur

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Black crappie

Lake Decatur

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White crappie

Lake Decatur

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Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Largemouth bass

Lake Decatur

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Fishing regulations in Taylorville

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 22nd, 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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39°31′58.1″N 89°16′49.4″W

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FAQ about Taylorville fishing

Anglers in Taylorville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Sangchris Lake, Taylorville Lake, Lake Kincaid, South Fork Sangamon River, and Clear Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Taylorville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,541 reported catches
Channel catfish - 828 reported catches
Muskellunge - 382 reported catches
Bluegill - 366 reported catches
White crappie - 331 reported catches

The latest Taylorville, IL fishing reports are:

@jamesgrogan8191 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Decatur.
@johnwilliamson7326 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Decatur.
@BaitCasterCoffey reported a nice Channel catfish at Taylorville Lake.
@jamesgrogan8191 reported a nice Walleye at Lake Decatur.
@jamesgrogan8191 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Decatur.

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