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South Fork Vermilion River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

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Redbreast sunfish

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Bluegill

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

South Fork Vermilion River is a stream located in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

40°44′2.7″N 88°22′24.1″W
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Fishing regulations at South Fork Vermilion 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
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.In streams and rivers (excluding the main-stem of the Mississippi, Ohio, including the Golconda Marina and Wabash Rivers) the daily harvest can contain no more than 3 Smallmouth Bass. In rivers and streams and their tributaries statewide, except for the Mississippi, Ohio (including the Golconda Marina), Wabash and Illinois Rivers, Calumet River, Lake Calumet Connecting Channel, Calumet Sag Channel and navigable portions of the Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River, all Smallmouth Bass must be immediately released between April 1 and June 15.Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
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Fairbury

7.5 miles away

Sibley

10.1 miles away

Saunemin

11.1 miles away

Cullom

11.3 miles away

Melvin

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Thawville

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Emington

16.3 miles away

Pontiac

17.6 miles away

Chenoa

18.5 miles away

Gibson City

18.5 miles away

Onarga

19.0 miles away

Elliott

19.2 miles away

Gilman

19.8 miles away

Buckley

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Odell

20.1 miles away

Cabery

20.1 miles away

Campus

20.4 miles away

Danforth

21.6 miles away

Cooksville

22.2 miles away

Lexington

22.3 miles away

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FAQ about South Fork Vermilion River fishing

📍 Where is the South Fork Vermilion River located?
the South Fork Vermilion River is a stream located in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°44′2.7″N 88°22′24.1″W
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🎣 Where on the South Fork Vermilion River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the South Fork Vermilion River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the South Fork Vermilion River?
The most common species in the South Fork Vermilion River are:
📢 What are the latest South Fork Vermilion River fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the South Fork Vermilion River?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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