🐟 What fish can you catch in Winnebago?

Most commonly caught species around Winnebago , IL : Largemouth bass - 6,403 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,951 reported catches Bluegill - 1,034 reported catches Channel catfish - 914 reported catches Northern pike - 656 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Winnebago fishing reports?

The latest Winnebago , IL fishing reports are: @philipthompson9422 reported a nice Rainbow trout . @maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waddams Creek . @alfonsoflores8295 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Pond . @alfonsoflores8295 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Pond . @alfonsoflores8295 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Pond . .

Fishing in Winnebago, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Winnebago, Illinois?

Anglers in Winnebago , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI) , Kishwaukee River , Sugar River (WI) , Pecatonica River (WI) , Four Lakes .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Winnebago

Latest Winnebago fishing reports

Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

Waddams Creek

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Largemouth bass

Kiwanis Pond

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Largemouth bass

Kiwanis Pond

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Largemouth bass

Kiwanis Pond

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Largemouth bass

Kiwanis Pond

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Largemouth bass

Kiwanis Pond

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Largemouth bass

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12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Winnebago

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 17th, 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

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42°16′1.6″N 89°14′2.4″W

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FAQ about Winnebago fishing

Anglers in Winnebago, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Rock River (IL, WI), Kishwaukee River, Sugar River (WI), Pecatonica River (WI), and Four Lakes.

Most commonly caught species around Winnebago, IL:

Largemouth bass - 6,403 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,951 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,034 reported catches
Channel catfish - 914 reported catches
Northern pike - 656 reported catches

The latest Winnebago, IL fishing reports are:

@philipthompson9422 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@maxd7208 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waddams Creek.
@alfonsoflores8295 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Pond.
@alfonsoflores8295 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Pond.
@alfonsoflores8295 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Pond.

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