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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake of Egypt

Illinois, United States

4.8Β·515 catches

Top fish species at Lake of Egypt

Lake of Egypt fishing reports

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Redbreast sunfish

7 in Β· 1 lb

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Green sunfish

7 in Β· 4 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

15 in Β· 2 lb

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7 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

24 in Β· 7 lb

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General info

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

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Location

37Β°35β€²33.7β€³N 88Β°54β€²55.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake of Egypt, 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 2, 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 Lake of Egypt fishing

Lake of Egypt is a lake located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°35β€²33.7β€³N 88Β°54β€²55.7β€³W
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