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Embarras River

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Illinois, United States

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Blackside darter

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Bluntnose minnow

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Longear sunfish

7 in · 5 oz

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General info

Embarras River is a stream located in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Champaign County, Illinois and Knox County, Indiana. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Freshwater drum.

Location

39°22′2.9″N 88°11′0.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Embarras River?

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Fishing regulations at Embarras River, 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 Largemouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

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39°22′2.9″N 88°11′0.6″W
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Cities nearby

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3.3 miles away

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12.2 miles away

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17.4 miles away

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17.8 miles away

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17.9 miles away

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18.3 miles away

Kansas

18.3 miles away

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19.1 miles away

Sigel

19.3 miles away

Oakland

21.7 miles away

Windsor

22.5 miles away

Arcola

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Allenville

23.1 miles away

Strasburg

23.4 miles away

Dieterich

23.7 miles away

Stewardson

24.9 miles away

Effingham

26.0 miles away

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FAQ about Embarras River fishing

the Embarras River is a stream located in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Champaign County, Illinois and Knox County, Indiana. Its coordinates are:
39°22′2.9″N 88°11′0.6″W
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