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Herschel Lake

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Illinois, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Bluegill

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General info

Herschel Lake is a lake located in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

40°05′46.3″N 87°37′34.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Herschel Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Herschel 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.

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Cities nearby

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30.2 miles away

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Champaign

34.2 miles away

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38.7 miles away

Mahomet

40.9 miles away

West Lafayette

44.1 miles away

Lafayette

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Terre Haute

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Charleston

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Mattoon

57.9 miles away

Frankfort

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Lebanon

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Brownsburg

68.3 miles away

Avon

69.4 miles away

Zionsville

69.6 miles away

Kankakee

70.6 miles away

Decatur

71.2 miles away

Plainfield

72.0 miles away

Bradley

74.7 miles away

Bloomington

75.5 miles away

Speedway

75.9 miles away

Bourbonnais

76.2 miles away

Pontiac

76.4 miles away

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FAQ about Herschel Lake fishing

Herschel Lake is a lake located in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°05′46.3″N 87°37′34.3″W
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