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Cambria Neck (Crab Orchard Lake)

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Illinois, United States

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Eyetail bowfin

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General info

Cambria Neck (Crab Orchard Lake) is a lake located in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White crappie, and Bluegill.

Location

37°45′6.4″N 89°07′14.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Cambria Neck (Crab Orchard Lake), 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 April 22nd, 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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37°45′6.4″N 89°07′14.1″W
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FAQ about Cambria Neck (Crab Orchard Lake) fishing

Cambria Neck (Crab Orchard Lake) is a lake located in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°45′6.4″N 89°07′14.1″W
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