🐟 What fish can you catch in Tuscola?

Most commonly caught species around Tuscola , IL : Largemouth bass - 3,736 reported catches Channel catfish - 505 reported catches Bluegill - 495 reported catches White crappie - 321 reported catches Black crappie - 296 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Tuscola fishing reports?

The latest Tuscola , IL fishing reports are: @matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville . @deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River . @matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . @Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie . .

Fishing in Tuscola, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Tuscola, Illinois?

Anglers in Tuscola , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Embarras River , Wilshire Pond , Little Vermilion River , Wimple Park .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Tuscola

Latest Tuscola fishing reports

Common carp

Lake Shelbyville

23 in · 6 lb

White crappie

Embarras River

length · weight

White bass

Lake Shelbyville

length · weight

Black crappie

7 in · 6 oz

Black crappie

7 in · 4 oz

Black crappie

Maynard Lake

length · weight

Common shiner

Saline Branch Drainage Ditch

length · weight

Saugeye

17 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

White crappie

Boneyard Creek

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Tuscola

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.

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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°47′48.5″N 88°16′29.6″W

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FAQ about Tuscola fishing

Anglers in Tuscola, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Embarras River, Wilshire Pond, Little Vermilion River, and Wimple Park.

Most commonly caught species around Tuscola, IL:

Largemouth bass - 3,736 reported catches
Channel catfish - 505 reported catches
Bluegill - 495 reported catches
White crappie - 321 reported catches
Black crappie - 296 reported catches

The latest Tuscola, IL fishing reports are:

@matbaird reported a nice Common carp at Lake Shelbyville.
@deanschwenk reported a nice White crappie at Embarras River.
@matbaird reported a nice White bass at Lake Shelbyville.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.
@Garret322 reported a nice Black crappie.

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