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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 4th, 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°04′36.4″N 88°42′54.5″W
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Cities nearby

Altamont

2.2 miles away

Shumway

8.1 miles away

St. Elmo

8.2 miles away

Beecher City

8.5 miles away

Watson

8.6 miles away

Effingham

9.3 miles away

Mason

9.8 miles away

Edgewood

11.0 miles away

Stewardson

13.7 miles away

Brownstown

14.1 miles away

Sigel

15.7 miles away

Farina

17.4 miles away

Iola

17.4 miles away

Herrick

17.5 miles away

Dieterich

17.9 miles away

Montrose

19.1 miles away

Strasburg

19.5 miles away

Lakewood

19.7 miles away

Ramsey

21.7 miles away

Neoga

22.1 miles away

Vandalia

22.4 miles away

Shelbyville

23.4 miles away

Louisville

24.0 miles away

Alma

26.6 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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