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Fishing in Triumph, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Triumph

Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Bluegill

Freshwater drum

Freshwater drum

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Largemouth bass

Shabbona Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Shabbona Lake

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Largemouth bass

Big Rock Creek

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Largemouth bass

Shabbona Lake

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Blue catfish

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

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LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

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LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

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Channel catfish

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

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Blue catfish

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

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Blue catfish

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

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Fishing regulations in Triumph

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

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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41°29′57.8″N 89°01′11.6″W

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FAQ about Triumph fishing

Anglers in Triumph, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Illinois River, Lake Mendota, Vermilion River, and Baker Park.

Most commonly caught species around Triumph, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,917 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 838 reported catches
Channel catfish - 817 reported catches
Bluegill - 671 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 283 reported catches

The latest Triumph, IL fishing reports are:

@Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shabbona Lake.
@Javi_GC reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Shabbona Lake.
@starkarar reported a nice Largemouth bass at Big Rock Creek.
@Javi_GC reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shabbona Lake.
@Boogeyman6666 reported a nice Blue catfish at LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond.

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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Triumph, IL was a 12 ft / 2.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @luisfonseca75098364 at Black Oak Lake on April 6, 2014.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Triumph, IL was a 5 ft / 6.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jimmyr23 at Lake Holiday on April 29, 2015.

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