Top fish species at Old Altamont Reservoir

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Old Altamont Reservoir is a lake located in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

39°04′36.4″N 88°42′54.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Old Altamont Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Old Altamont Reservoir, 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.

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Cities nearby

Effingham

9.3 miles away

Mattoon

33.5 miles away

Charleston

40.2 miles away

Taylorville

43.7 miles away

Centralia

44.2 miles away

Mount Vernon

53.8 miles away

Decatur

55.0 miles away

Highland

56.3 miles away

Chatham

66.6 miles away

Springfield

69.3 miles away

Vincennes

70.5 miles away

Edwardsville

71.1 miles away

Glen Carbon

71.6 miles away

O'Fallon

72.6 miles away

Shiloh

74.1 miles away

Collinsville

74.7 miles away

Champaign

75.4 miles away

Terre Haute

76.5 miles away

Urbana

76.6 miles away

Fairview Heights

76.9 miles away

Mahomet

78.7 miles away

Lincoln

82.0 miles away

Washington

88.5 miles away

Rantoul

89.8 miles away

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FAQ about Old Altamont Reservoir fishing

Old Altamont Reservoir is a lake located in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°04′36.4″N 88°42′54.5″W
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