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Mount Sterling Lake

Illinois, United States

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

19 in Β· 5 lb

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General info

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

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Location

40Β°00β€²37.1β€³N 90Β°45β€²15.1β€³W
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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 species as of April 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Mount Sterling Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°00β€²37.1β€³N 90Β°45β€²15.1β€³W
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