Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in
Mississippi River
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Fishing regulations at Mississippi 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 July 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Mississippi River fishing
- Largemouth bass - 368 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 289 members reported to have caught this fish
- Freshwater drum - 237 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Texan_Angler reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @Texan_Angler reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @nicolesewejkis reported a nice Walleye.
- @Texan_Angler reported a nice Striped bass.
- @daniel.boci reported a nice Common carp.
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