🐟 What fish can you catch in Vernon?

Most commonly caught species around Vernon , IL : Largemouth bass - 1,189 reported catches Channel catfish - 400 reported catches Bluegill - 195 reported catches White bass - 122 reported catches Freshwater drum - 114 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Vernon fishing reports?

The latest Vernon , IL fishing reports are: @sawyer-elliott reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Park . @jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River . @UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass . @christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir . @christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir . .

Fishing in Vernon, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Vernon, Illinois?

Anglers in Vernon , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River , Carlyle Reservoir , Salem Reservoir , Frosty Acres Lake , Kingsbury Branch .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Vernon

Latest Vernon fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Germantown Park

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Freshwater drum

Kaskaskia River

length · weight

Yellow bass

7 in · 3 oz

White crappie

Carlyle Reservoir

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White crappie

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

Green sunfish

Carlyle Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Kinmundy Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kinmundy Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Kinmundy Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Panama Lake

23 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Vernon

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°48′5″N 89°05′15″W

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FAQ about Vernon fishing

Anglers in Vernon, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kaskaskia River, Carlyle Reservoir, Salem Reservoir, Frosty Acres Lake, and Kingsbury Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Vernon, IL:

Largemouth bass - 1,189 reported catches
Channel catfish - 400 reported catches
Bluegill - 195 reported catches
White bass - 122 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 114 reported catches

The latest Vernon, IL fishing reports are:

@sawyer-elliott reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Park.
@jonah-day reported a nice Freshwater drum at Kaskaskia River.
@UltimaCatcha reported a nice Yellow bass.
@christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir.
@christianhegerstroem reported a nice White crappie at Carlyle Reservoir.

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