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Lake Commanche

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Illinois, United States

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Lake Commanche fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Flathead catfish

29 in · 12 lb

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General info

Lake Commanche is a lake located in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°35′33.7″N 89°37′37.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Commanche, 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 Flathead catfish as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

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

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

39°35′33.7″N 89°37′37.1″W
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FAQ about Lake Commanche fishing

Lake Commanche is a lake located in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°35′33.7″N 89°37′37.1″W
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