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Fishing regulations at Clear Lake, IL
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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 Eyetail bowfin as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Special gear
There are no daily harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.
Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique
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FAQ about Clear Lake fishing
- Eyetail bowfin - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @colton.starkey reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @shannonrhoades reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @shannonrhoades reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @shannonrhoades reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
- @shannonrhoades reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
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