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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

24 in · 10 lb

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General info

Greenwood Lake is a lake located in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Blue catfish.

Location

40°20′38.4″N 88°18′2.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Greenwood Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Greenwood Lake, 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°20′38.4″N 88°18′2.5″W
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Cities nearby

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1.9 miles away

Fisher

3.3 miles away

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8.2 miles away

Elliott

8.5 miles away

Gibson City

9.4 miles away

Mahomet

11.7 miles away

Bellflower

11.9 miles away

Paxton

13.0 miles away

Mansfield

14.2 miles away

Gifford

14.9 miles away

Champaign

15.9 miles away

Melvin

15.9 miles away

Loda

16.8 miles away

Urbana

17.0 miles away

Sibley

17.3 miles away

Seymour

17.7 miles away

Penfield

19.0 miles away

Farmer City

19.2 miles away

Anchor

19.9 miles away

Royal

20.2 miles away

White Heath

21.0 miles away

St. Joseph

21.2 miles away

Rankin

22.9 miles away

Tolono

24.4 miles away

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FAQ about Greenwood Lake fishing

Greenwood Lake is a lake located in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°20′38.4″N 88°18′2.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Greenwood Lake 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.
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