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Fishing in Thompsonville, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Thompsonville

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
White crappie
White crappie
Black crappie
Black crappie

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White crappie

Rend Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eldorado Reservoir

19 in · 5 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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White crappie

Gun Creek

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Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Channel catfish

Gun Creek

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About Thompsonville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Thompsonville, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,276 catches for Largemouth bass, 462 catches for Channel catfish, and 337 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Thompsonville

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.

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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37°54′51.8″N 88°45′43.9″W
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FAQ about Thompsonville fishing

Anglers in Thompsonville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rend Lake, Big Muddy River, Sweet Lake, Harrisburg Reservoir, and Crab Orchard Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Thompsonville, IL:
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