Fishing in Yale, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Yale, Illinois?

Anglers in Yale , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Newton Lake , Embarras River , Oblong Lake , Sam Parr Lake , Lake Jasper .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Yale?

Most commonly caught species around Yale , IL : Largemouth bass - 2,383 reported catches Channel catfish - 443 reported catches Bluegill - 257 reported catches White crappie - 187 reported catches Black crappie - 143 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Yale fishing reports?

The latest Yale , IL fishing reports are: @Thebeatlesman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Turtle Creek . @oliver.shull reported a nice Largemouth bass . @l-mcdevitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pauline . @matbaird reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Lake Charleston . @kellanfeddes reported a nice Largemouth bass at East Fork Lake . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Yale

Latest Yale fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Turtle Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Pauline

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Greengill hybrid

Lake Charleston

length · weight

Largemouth bass

East Fork Lake

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

East Fork Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

East Fork Lake

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

East Fork Lake

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

East Fork Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

East Fork Lake

15 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Yale

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 June 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

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

39°07′13.1″N 88°01′28.6″W

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FAQ about Yale fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Yale, Illinois?

Anglers in Yale, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Newton Lake, Embarras River, Oblong Lake, Sam Parr Lake, and Lake Jasper.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Yale?

Most commonly caught species around Yale, IL:

Largemouth bass - 2,383 reported catches
Channel catfish - 443 reported catches
Bluegill - 257 reported catches
White crappie - 187 reported catches
Black crappie - 143 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Yale fishing reports?

The latest Yale, IL fishing reports are:

@Thebeatlesman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Turtle Creek.
@oliver.shull reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@l-mcdevitt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pauline.
@matbaird reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Lake Charleston.
@kellanfeddes reported a nice Largemouth bass at East Fork Lake.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Yale, 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: