Top fish species at City Reservoir

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

24 in · 8 lb 4 oz

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General info

City Reservoir is a lake located in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

38°11′57.5″N 89°37′12.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on City Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at City 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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Reviews of City Reservoir

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1.3 miles away

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12.3 miles away

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12.7 miles away

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13.4 miles away

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13.7 miles away

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15.1 miles away

Fayetteville

15.6 miles away

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15.6 miles away

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16.1 miles away

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17.0 miles away

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18.6 miles away

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20.6 miles away

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21.2 miles away

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21.4 miles away

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21.5 miles away

Tamaroa

21.7 miles away

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22.2 miles away

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22.5 miles away

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23.6 miles away

Du Quoin

25.1 miles away

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FAQ about City Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is City Reservoir located?
City Reservoir is a lake located in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°11′57.5″N 89°37′12.3″W
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🎣 Where on City Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on City Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in City Reservoir?
The most common species in City Reservoir are:
📢 What are the latest City Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest City Reservoir fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at City Reservoir?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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