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Lake Benton

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Illinois, United States

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Bluegill

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Green sunfish

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Green sunfish

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Bluegill

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General info

Lake Benton is a lake located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

38°03′36.7″N 88°55′0.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Benton, 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

Ewing

4.0 miles away

West City

4.7 miles away

Sesser

7.6 miles away

Buckner

7.7 miles away

Hanaford

8.3 miles away

Bonnie

9.9 miles away

West Frankfort

11.1 miles away

Macedonia

11.5 miles away

Waltonville

12.5 miles away

Zeigler

12.9 miles away

Thompsonville

13.1 miles away

Opdyke

15.3 miles away

Dahlgren

15.8 miles away

Royalton

16.6 miles away

Mount Vernon

17.5 miles away

Du Quoin

17.6 miles away

St. Johns

17.7 miles away

Tamaroa

17.8 miles away

Du Bois

19.6 miles away

Woodlawn

19.6 miles away

McLeansboro

20.7 miles away

Galatia

22.3 miles away

Belle Prairie City

22.6 miles away

Keenes

24.3 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Benton fishing

Lake Benton is a lake located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°03′36.7″N 88°55′0.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Benton 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.
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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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