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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Crystal Lake?
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Fishing regulations at Crystal 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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Crystal Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 124 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 44 members reported to have caught this fish
- @raymondclausing reported a nice Northern pike.
- @IllinoisAngler101 reported a nice Northern pike.
- @IllinoisAngler101 reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @IllinoisAngler101 reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @bigbasisi reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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