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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

Rapid Pond is a lake located in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

38°37′10.4″N 87°37′49.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Rapid Pond?

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Fishing regulations at Rapid Pond, 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.

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Cities nearby

St. Francisville

2.1 miles away

Vincennes

7.6 miles away

Lawrenceville

8.0 miles away

Hazleton

10.2 miles away

Sumner

14.8 miles away

Russellville

14.8 miles away

Monroe City

15.0 miles away

Emison

15.4 miles away

Mount Carmel

15.8 miles away

Princeton

18.5 miles away

Ragsdale

18.7 miles away

Flat Rock

19.8 miles away

Oaktown

20.2 miles away

Petersburg

20.8 miles away

West Salem

21.6 miles away

Calhoun

22.4 miles away

Keensburg

22.5 miles away

Parkersburg

23.1 miles away

Freelandville

24.2 miles away

Johnson

24.4 miles away

Browns

25.4 miles away

Washington

25.6 miles away

Olney

25.6 miles away

Somerville

27.3 miles away

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FAQ about Rapid Pond fishing

📍 Where is Rapid Pond located?
Rapid Pond is a lake located in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°37′10.4″N 87°37′49.4″W
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🎣 Where on Rapid Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Rapid Pond 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 Rapid Pond?
The most common species in Rapid Pond are:
📢 What are the latest Rapid Pond fishing reports?
The latest Rapid Pond fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Rapid Pond?

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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