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Mount Sterling Lake

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Illinois, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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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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General info

Mount Sterling Lake is a lake located in Brown County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

40°00′37.1″N 90°45′15.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Mount Sterling 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 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

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

Ictalurus punctatus

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40°00′37.1″N 90°45′15.1″W
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Reviews of Mount Sterling Lake

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Cities nearby

Mount Sterling

1.8 miles away

Ripley

6.2 miles away

Mound Station

6.3 miles away

Camden

9.9 miles away

Versailles

10.1 miles away

Clayton

10.9 miles away

Rushville

12.5 miles away

Golden

15.6 miles away

Perry

15.8 miles away

Meredosia

16.2 miles away

Littleton

17.0 miles away

Beardstown

17.8 miles away

Beverly

19.4 miles away

Griggsville

20.9 miles away

Plymouth

21.3 miles away

New Salem

21.5 miles away

Coatsburg

21.5 miles away

Browning

21.7 miles away

Bowen

22.4 miles away

Richfield

23.5 miles away

Exeter

24.3 miles away

Concord

24.4 miles away

Adams

25.5 miles away

Barry

26.4 miles away

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FAQ about Mount Sterling Lake fishing

Mount Sterling Lake is a lake located in Brown County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°00′37.1″N 90°45′15.1″W
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