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Zeigler City Lake

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species at Zeigler City Lake

Bluegill
Bluegill
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General info

Zeigler City Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill.

Location

37°55′38.8″N 89°02′6.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Zeigler City Lake, 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 Bluegill as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bluegill

Seasons

Open

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Lepomis macrochirus

Regulations for

37°55′38.8″N 89°02′6.8″W
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Reviews of Zeigler City Lake

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13.0 miles away

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13.3 miles away

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14.9 miles away

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Marion

15.7 miles away

Vergennes

16.7 miles away

Carbondale

17.5 miles away

Tamaroa

17.9 miles away

Harrison

18.7 miles away

Crab Orchard

18.8 miles away

Waltonville

19.8 miles away

Pinckneyville

21.3 miles away

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FAQ about Zeigler City Lake fishing

Zeigler City Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°55′38.8″N 89°02′6.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Zeigler City Lake 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 Zeigler City Lake are:
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Zeigler City Lake fishing reports are:
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