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Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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General info

Schoper Lake is a lake located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

39°20′35.7″N 89°47′1.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Schoper Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Schoper 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 Largemouth bass as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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39°20′35.7″N 89°47′1.1″W
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Cities nearby

Standard City

0.5 miles away

Nilwood

4.1 miles away

Carlinville

6.7 miles away

Farmersville

9.8 miles away

Virden

11.3 miles away

Raymond

11.3 miles away

Litchfield

13.1 miles away

Hettick

13.6 miles away

Thayer

13.7 miles away

Modesto

14.1 miles away

Eagarville

16.0 miles away

Chesterfield

16.3 miles away

Divernon

17.2 miles away

Morrisonville

18.2 miles away

Royal Lakes

18.6 miles away

Dorchester

18.6 miles away

White City

18.8 miles away

Waverly

19.4 miles away

Scottville

19.4 miles away

Pawnee

20.3 miles away

Shipman

20.8 miles away

Walshville

20.9 miles away

Taylor Springs

21.3 miles away

Palmer

21.6 miles away

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FAQ about Schoper Lake fishing

Schoper Lake is a lake located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°20′35.7″N 89°47′1.1″W
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