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Vermilion River

Illinois, United States

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Vermilion River fishing reports

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Common carp

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Mooneye

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White bass

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Freshwater drum

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White bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Vermilion River is a stream located in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with LaSalle County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Largemouth bass.

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41Β°04β€²7.3β€³N 88Β°48β€²32.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Vermilion River fishing

the Vermilion River is a stream located in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with LaSalle County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41Β°04β€²7.3β€³N 88Β°48β€²32.2β€³W
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