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Altamont Reservoir

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Illinois, United States

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Altamont Reservoir is a lake located in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

39°02′14.2″N 88°43′5.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Altamont Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Altamont Reservoir, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
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.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
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Cities nearby

Altamont

2.1 miles away

St. Elmo

7.2 miles away

Mason

7.6 miles away

Watson

8.1 miles away

Edgewood

8.5 miles away

Effingham

10.7 miles away

Shumway

10.7 miles away

Beecher City

11.0 miles away

Brownstown

13.1 miles away

Farina

14.7 miles away

Iola

14.8 miles away

Stewardson

16.3 miles away

Sigel

17.7 miles away

Dieterich

18.1 miles away

Herrick

19.1 miles away

Montrose

20.3 miles away

Vandalia

21.6 miles away

Louisville

21.7 miles away

Lakewood

22.0 miles away

Strasburg

22.2 miles away

Ramsey

22.3 miles away

Alma

24.1 miles away

Neoga

24.3 miles away

Shelbyville

26.1 miles away

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FAQ about Altamont Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Altamont Reservoir located?
Altamont Reservoir is a lake located in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°02′14.2″N 88°43′5.1″W
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🎣 Where on Altamont Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Altamont Reservoir 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.
🐟 What species are in Altamont Reservoir?
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📢 What are the latest Altamont Reservoir fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Altamont Reservoir?

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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