🐟 What fish can you catch in Tovey?

Most commonly caught species around Tovey , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,517 reported catches Channel catfish - 725 reported catches Bluegill - 334 reported catches White crappie - 230 reported catches Black crappie - 224 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Tovey fishing reports?

The latest Tovey , IL fishing reports are: @griffinroberts7448 reported a nice Redear sunfish at Jacksonville Branch . @codyterry7590 reported a nice Blue catfish . @jaden.user reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dreamland Pond . .

Fishing in Tovey, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Tovey, Illinois?

Anglers in Tovey , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Springfield , Sangchris Lake , Sangamon River , Taylorville Lake , Southwind Park Pond .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Tovey , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Tovey?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Tovey , IL was a 12 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jonnyfootball at Sangchris Lake on May 1, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Tovey?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Tovey , IL was a 50 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @alarsen489 at Lake Springfield on August 16, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Tovey?

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

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Top fish species in Tovey

Latest Tovey fishing reports

Lake Hillsboro

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Redear sunfish

Jacksonville Branch

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Dreamland Pond

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Blue catfish

36 in · 19 lb 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Dreamland Pond

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Largemouth bass

Dreamland Pond

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Largemouth bass

Dreamland Pond

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Largemouth bass

Dreamland Pond

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White crappie

Lake Springfield

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Bluegill

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Fishing regulations in Tovey

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°35′17.9″N 89°26′55″W

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FAQ about Tovey fishing

Anglers in Tovey, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Springfield, Sangchris Lake, Sangamon River, Taylorville Lake, and Southwind Park Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Tovey, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,517 reported catches
Channel catfish - 725 reported catches
Bluegill - 334 reported catches
White crappie - 230 reported catches
Black crappie - 224 reported catches

The latest Tovey, IL fishing reports are:

@griffinroberts7448 reported a nice Redear sunfish at Jacksonville Branch.
@codyterry7590 reported a nice Blue catfish.
@jaden.user reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dreamland Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Tovey, 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 Tovey, IL was a 12 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jonnyfootball at Sangchris Lake on May 1, 2015.