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Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

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Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes is a lake located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Green sunfish.

Location

40°56′5.4″N 89°29′31.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes?

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Fishing regulations at Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes, 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

Chillicothe

1.4 miles away

Rome

4.2 miles away

Lacon

7.5 miles away

Spring Bay

8.1 miles away

Lowpoint

10.2 miles away

Washburn

10.5 miles away

Dunlap

11.1 miles away

Metamora

11.7 miles away

Princeville

13.7 miles away

Peoria

14.2 miles away

Henry

14.4 miles away

Varna

15.6 miles away

Washington

16.2 miles away

Wyoming

17.1 miles away

East Peoria

18.2 miles away

Bradford

18.8 miles away

Eureka

18.9 miles away

Bellevue

19.5 miles away

Benson

20.2 miles away

Brimfield

21.5 miles away

Morton

22.2 miles away

Toulon

22.2 miles away

Deer Creek

22.7 miles away

Secor

22.9 miles away

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FAQ about Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes fishing

📍 Where is Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes located?
Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes is a lake located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°56′5.4″N 89°29′31.7″W
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🎣 Where on Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes 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 Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes?
The most common species in Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes are:
📢 What are the latest Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Chillicothe Recreation Area Lakes?

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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