Top fish species at Lake Piasa

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
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Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Piasa is a lake located in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Bluegill.

Location

39°01′13.9″N 90°11′27.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Piasa?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Piasa, IL

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.

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Cities nearby

Brighton

3.0 miles away

Godfrey

4.5 miles away

Alton

8.4 miles away

Fidelity

9.4 miles away

Jerseyville

9.9 miles away

Portage Des Sioux

10.4 miles away

Shipman

10.4 miles away

Moro

11.0 miles away

Bethalto

11.3 miles away

Grafton

13.0 miles away

Old Jamestown

13.5 miles away

Royal Lakes

13.9 miles away

Prairietown

14.8 miles away

Hartford

15.0 miles away

Holiday Shores

15.3 miles away

Spanish Lake

16.1 miles away

Dorchester

16.9 miles away

Florissant

16.9 miles away

Rockbridge

17.2 miles away

Chesterfield

17.6 miles away

Fieldon

17.6 miles away

Edwardsville

19.2 miles away

Hamel

20.8 miles away

Eagarville

22.8 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Piasa fishing

📍 Where is Lake Piasa located?
Lake Piasa is a lake located in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°01′13.9″N 90°11′27.8″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Piasa is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Piasa by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Lake Piasa?
The most common species in Lake Piasa are:
  • Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Lake Piasa fishing reports?
The latest Lake Piasa fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Piasa?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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