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Fishing regulations at Lake Charleston, IL
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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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.
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FAQ about Lake Charleston fishing
- Channel catfish - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
- White crappie - 23 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jameshonemann reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @matbaird reported a nice Yellow bass.
- @landon.badstibner reported a nice White crappie.
- @brandondavis6839 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @matbaird reported a nice Bluegill.
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