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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Oakland

Illinois, United States

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Lake Oakland fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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10 in Β· 8 lb

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General info

Lake Oakland is a lake located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Black crappie.

Location

39Β°39β€²58.2β€³N 88Β°00β€²55β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Oakland, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Centralia

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FAQ about Lake Oakland fishing

Lake Oakland is a lake located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°39β€²58.2β€³N 88Β°00β€²55β€³W
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