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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Sara

Illinois, United States

4.3Β·283 catches

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Lake Sara fishing reports

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Channel catfish

27 in Β· 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

13 in Β· 1 lb

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Hybrid striped bass

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Largemouth bass

11 in Β· 1 lb

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White bass

13 in Β· 1 lb

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White bass

13 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Lake Sara is a lake located in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and White crappie.

Location

39Β°08β€²17.4β€³N 88Β°38β€²50.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Sara, 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 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Effingham

5.3 miles away

Mattoon

28.0 miles away

Charleston

34.6 miles away

Taylorville

43.4 miles away

Centralia

49.7 miles away

Decatur

51.9 miles away

Mount Vernon

58.8 miles away

Highland

61.4 miles away

Chatham

67.0 miles away

Vincennes

69.0 miles away

Springfield

69.2 miles away

Champaign

70.3 miles away

Urbana

71.3 miles away

Terre Haute

71.6 miles away

Mahomet

73.8 miles away

Edwardsville

75.9 miles away

Glen Carbon

76.4 miles away

O'Fallon

77.8 miles away

Shiloh

79.3 miles away

Collinsville

79.7 miles away

Lincoln

79.9 miles away

Fairview Heights

82.0 miles away

Rantoul

84.6 miles away

Washington

86.6 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Sara fishing

Lake Sara is a lake located in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°08β€²17.4β€³N 88Β°38β€²50.4β€³W
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