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Potter Lake

Illinois, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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White bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Potter Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Walleye.

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Location

41Β°29β€²20.4β€³N 90Β°36β€²10β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Potter 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 species as of April 26, 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 Potter Lake fishing

Potter Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°29β€²20.4β€³N 90Β°36β€²10β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Potter 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Potter Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 49 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
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