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Bluegill

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Northern pike

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

25 in · 10 lb

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sankoty Lakes is a lake located in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Black crappie.

Location

40°49′1.3″N 89°31′51.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Sankoty Lakes?

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Fishing regulations at Sankoty Lakes, 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 17th, 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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40°49′1.3″N 89°31′51.7″W
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Rome

4.1 miles away

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6.3 miles away

Chillicothe

7.0 miles away

Dunlap

7.7 miles away

Metamora

8.7 miles away

Washington

9.2 miles away

East Peoria

9.9 miles away

Bellevue

11.6 miles away

Lowpoint

12.0 miles away

Princeville

14.2 miles away

Washburn

14.4 miles away

Morton

14.4 miles away

Eureka

15.0 miles away

Lacon

15.6 miles away

Deer Creek

16.7 miles away

Lake Camelot

17.1 miles away

Pekin

17.9 miles away

Brimfield

18.4 miles away

Goodfield

19.0 miles away

Tremont

20.3 miles away

Trivoli

20.5 miles away

Wyoming

21.2 miles away

Secor

21.4 miles away

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FAQ about Sankoty Lakes fishing

Sankoty Lakes is a lake located in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°49′1.3″N 89°31′51.7″W
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