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Carlyle Reservoir

Illinois, United States

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Hybrid striped bass

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Channel catfish

27 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Silver carp

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General info

Carlyle Reservoir is a lake located in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Bond County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, White bass, and Largemouth bass.

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38Β°42β€²29.9β€³N 89Β°15β€²45.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Carlyle Reservoir, IL

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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 species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Carlyle Reservoir fishing

Carlyle Reservoir is a lake located in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Bond County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
38Β°42β€²29.9β€³N 89Β°15β€²45.8β€³W
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