🐟 What fish can you catch in Venedy?

Most commonly caught species around Venedy , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,104 reported catches Channel catfish - 657 reported catches Bluegill - 551 reported catches White crappie - 321 reported catches Black crappie - 214 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Venedy fishing reports?

The latest Venedy , IL fishing reports are: @sawyer-elliott reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Park . @frankh9306 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richland Creek . @davechady reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . @MattBass07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park . @Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake . .

Fishing in Venedy, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Venedy, Illinois?

Anglers in Venedy , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Baldwin Lake , Prairie Lakes Park , Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area , Silver Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Venedy

Latest Venedy fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Germantown Park

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Largemouth bass

Richland Creek

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Black crappie

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

7 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

length · weight

Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

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Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

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Blue catfish

Baldwin Lake

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Channel catfish

Baldwin Lake

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Largemouth bass

Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Venedy

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

38°23′47.8″N 89°38′44.2″W

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FAQ about Venedy fishing

Anglers in Venedy, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Baldwin Lake, Prairie Lakes Park, Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Silver Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Venedy, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,104 reported catches
Channel catfish - 657 reported catches
Bluegill - 551 reported catches
White crappie - 321 reported catches
Black crappie - 214 reported catches

The latest Venedy, IL fishing reports are:

@sawyer-elliott reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Park.
@frankh9306 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Richland Creek.
@davechady reported a nice Black crappie at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.
@MattBass07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Swansea Clinton Hills Conservation Park.
@Kwc2332 reported a nice Blue catfish at Baldwin Lake.

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