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Fishing in Xenia, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Xenia

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
White crappie
White crappie

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

19 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sam Dale Lake

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Black crappie

Sam Dale Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kinmundy Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kinmundy Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kinmundy Lake

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Largemouth bass

Newton Lake

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About Xenia fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Xenia, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,090 catches for Largemouth bass, 195 catches for Channel catfish, and 177 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Xenia

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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38°38′14.3″N 88°38′15″W
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FAQ about Xenia fishing

Anglers in Xenia, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Little Wabash River, Sam Dale Lake, Forbes Lake, Kinmundy Lake, and Boston Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Xenia, IL:
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