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Woodland

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Illinois, United States

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

Woodland is a lake located in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow bullhead, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill.

Location

40°04′3″N 87°43′22.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Woodland, 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
Yellow bullhead

Yellow bullhead

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no daily harvest or size limits for black bullhead, brown bullhead, or yellow bullhead catfish.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead
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
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FAQ about Woodland fishing

📍 Where is Woodland located?
Woodland is a lake located in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°04′3″N 87°43′22.6″W
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🎣 Where on Woodland is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Woodland 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 Woodland?
The most common species in Woodland are:
📢 What are the latest Woodland fishing reports?
The latest Woodland fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Woodland?

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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