Fishing in Westville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Westville, Illinois?

Anglers in Westville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River , Lake Vermilion , Salt Fork , Vermilion River , Lake Mingo .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Westville?

Most commonly caught species around Westville , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,385 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 473 reported catches Bluegill - 458 reported catches Channel catfish - 336 reported catches Black crappie - 147 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Westville fishing reports?

The latest Westville , IL fishing reports are: @kasencatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Woodland . @kasencatches reported a nice Common snapping turtle at Woodland . @kasencatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Woodland . @deanschwenk reported a nice Longear sunfish . @deanschwenk reported a nice Longear sunfish . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Westville

Latest Westville fishing reports

Yellow bullhead

Woodland

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Common snapping turtle

Woodland

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Yellow bullhead

Woodland

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Longear sunfish

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Longear sunfish

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Warmouth

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

Lake Mingo

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Bluegill

Long Lake

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Green sunfish

Crystal Lake

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Fishing regulations in Westville

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 July 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

Aggregate

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°02′38″N 87°38′20″W

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FAQ about Westville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Westville, Illinois?

Anglers in Westville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wabash River, Lake Vermilion, Salt Fork, Vermilion River, and Lake Mingo.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Westville?

Most commonly caught species around Westville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,385 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 473 reported catches
Bluegill - 458 reported catches
Channel catfish - 336 reported catches
Black crappie - 147 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Westville fishing reports?

The latest Westville, IL fishing reports are:

@kasencatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Woodland.
@kasencatches reported a nice Common snapping turtle at Woodland.
@kasencatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Woodland.
@deanschwenk reported a nice Longear sunfish.
@deanschwenk reported a nice Longear sunfish.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Westville?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Westville, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: