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Fishing in Tolono, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Tolono

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Black crappie

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

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Bluegill

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

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Greengill hybrid

Dana Colbert Sr. Park

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb

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Black crappie

Inland Sea

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Boneyard Creek

20 in · 4 lb

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About Tolono fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Tolono, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,700 catches for Largemouth bass, 450 catches for Bluegill, and 415 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Tolono

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.

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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39°59′29″N 88°15′45″W
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FAQ about Tolono fishing

Anglers in Tolono, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Sangamon River, Dana Colbert Sr. Park, Embarras River, and Boneyard Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Tolono, IL:
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The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Tolono, IL was a 1 ft / 4.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bassemperor at Dana Colbert Sr. Park on September 30, 2024.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Tolono, IL was a 22 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @chrisadkin at Lake Oakland on March 16, 2016.

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