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North Fork Vermilion River

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Illinois, United States

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White bullhead

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Common carp

15 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Warmouth

3 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

North Fork Vermilion River is a stream located in Ford County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Livingston County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Common carp.

Location

40°45′18″N 88°09′52.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on North Fork Vermilion River?

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Fishing regulations at North Fork Vermilion River, 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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40°45′18″N 88°09′52.7″W
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Cities nearby

Thawville

6.3 miles away

Chatsworth

7.2 miles away

Onarga

8.5 miles away

Gilman

8.8 miles away

Cullom

10.1 miles away

Danforth

10.8 miles away

Buckley

12.8 miles away

Forrest

12.8 miles away

Melvin

13.4 miles away

Ashkum

14.0 miles away

Strawn

14.2 miles away

Saunemin

15.8 miles away

Sibley

16.1 miles away

Crescent City

16.2 miles away

Loda

17.2 miles away

Clifton

17.3 miles away

Fairbury

18.4 miles away

Cissna Park

19.3 miles away

Elliott

20.8 miles away

Paxton

20.9 miles away

Watseka

22.8 miles away

Gibson City

22.9 miles away

Rankin

24.5 miles away

Milford

26.1 miles away

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FAQ about North Fork Vermilion River fishing

the North Fork Vermilion River is a stream located in Ford County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Livingston County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
40°45′18″N 88°09′52.7″W
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