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Little Vermilion River

Illinois, United States

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Little Vermilion River fishing reports

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Channel catfish

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Hornyhead chub

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Little Vermilion River is a stream located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Walleye.

Location

41Β°28β€²12.5β€³N 89Β°04β€²9.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Little Vermilion River, 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 April 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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40.5 miles away

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40.9 miles away

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41.4 miles away

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42.1 miles away

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44.2 miles away

Shorewood

44.3 miles away

Plainfield

44.9 miles away

Aurora

45.1 miles away

Pontiac

45.9 miles away

Braidwood

46.0 miles away

Kewanee

47.2 miles away

Joliet

47.7 miles away

Washington

56.2 miles away

Peoria

57.2 miles away

East Peoria

60.3 miles away

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the Little Vermilion River is a stream located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°28β€²12.5β€³N 89Β°04β€²9.2β€³W
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