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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

24 in · 6 lb

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Freshwater drum

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Pumpkinseed

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General info

Lake Fork is a stream located in Piatt County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Douglas County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Pumpkinseed, and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°51′2.4″N 88°29′31.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Fork?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Fork, 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

Champaign

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Decatur

23.4 miles away

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23.9 miles away

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Bloomington

50.0 miles away

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50.5 miles away

Danville

50.8 miles away

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51.0 miles away

Normal

53.2 miles away

Springfield

61.9 miles away

Terre Haute

65.0 miles away

Pontiac

72.1 miles away

Morton

73.6 miles away

Washington

77.1 miles away

Crawfordsville

85.5 miles away

Streator

89.8 miles away

West Lafayette

92.4 miles away

Kankakee

92.5 miles away

Bradley

96.9 miles away

Bourbonnais

97.5 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Fork fishing

the Lake Fork is a stream located in Piatt County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Douglas County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
39°51′2.4″N 88°29′31.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Lake Fork 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.
The most common species in the Lake Fork are:
The latest Lake Fork fishing reports are:
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