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Little Vermilion River

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Illinois, United States

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Channel catfish

19 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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4 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

5 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Spotted bass

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General info

Little Vermilion River is a stream located in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Champaign County, Illinois and Vermillion County, Indiana. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Spotted bass.

Location

39°55′41″N 87°51′39.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Little Vermilion River?

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Fishing regulations at Little 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 Largemouth bass as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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39°55′41″N 87°51′39.2″W
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13.0 miles away

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16.4 miles away

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19.2 miles away

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19.6 miles away

Danville

19.8 miles away

Eugene

20.7 miles away

Dana

21.1 miles away

St. Bernice

23.5 miles away

State Line City

25.6 miles away

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26.8 miles away

Montezuma

27.7 miles away

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FAQ about Little Vermilion River fishing

the Little Vermilion River is a stream located in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Champaign County, Illinois and Vermillion County, Indiana. Its coordinates are:
39°55′41″N 87°51′39.2″W
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