🐟 What fish can you catch in West Frankfort?

Most commonly caught species around West Frankfort , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,682 reported catches Channel catfish - 468 reported catches Bluegill - 359 reported catches White crappie - 283 reported catches Black crappie - 225 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest West Frankfort fishing reports?

The latest West Frankfort , IL fishing reports are: @CaptainHook618 reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake . @joshhall3823 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir . @drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek . @drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek . @elijahclauss reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo at Kinkaid Creek . .

Fishing in West Frankfort, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in West Frankfort, Illinois?

Anglers in West Frankfort , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rend Lake , Crab Orchard Lake , Big Muddy River , Pond 17 , Sweet Lake .

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

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Top fish species in West Frankfort

Latest West Frankfort fishing reports

White crappie

Rend Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eldorado Reservoir

19 in · 5 lb 1 oz

Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Smallmouth buffalo

Kinkaid Creek

21 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

Campus Lake

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White crappie

Gun Creek

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Largemouth bass

Gun Creek

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Fishing regulations in West Frankfort

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

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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

37°53′58.9″N 88°55′48.4″W

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FAQ about West Frankfort fishing

Anglers in West Frankfort, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rend Lake, Crab Orchard Lake, Big Muddy River, Pond 17, and Sweet Lake.

Most commonly caught species around West Frankfort, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,682 reported catches
Channel catfish - 468 reported catches
Bluegill - 359 reported catches
White crappie - 283 reported catches
Black crappie - 225 reported catches

The latest West Frankfort, IL fishing reports are:

@CaptainHook618 reported a nice White crappie at Rend Lake.
@joshhall3823 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eldorado Reservoir.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek.
@drbuddhakush reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gun Creek.
@elijahclauss reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo at Kinkaid Creek.

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