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Lake Charleston

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Illinois, United States

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Silver carp

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Silver carp

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Silver carp

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Silver carp

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66 in · 120 lb

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General info

Lake Charleston is a lake located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and White crappie.

Location

39°27′59.8″N 88°08′44.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Charleston?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Charleston, 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

Charleston

2.1 miles away

Mattoon

11.6 miles away

Effingham

32.2 miles away

Terre Haute

41.0 miles away

Urbana

44.6 miles away

Champaign

45.3 miles away

Decatur

49.8 miles away

Mahomet

51.5 miles away

Danville

54.6 miles away

Rantoul

57.8 miles away

Taylorville

60.7 miles away

Vincennes

64.4 miles away

Washington

76.9 miles away

Crawfordsville

77.3 miles away

Lincoln

80.4 miles away

Bloomington

82.2 miles away

Springfield

83.0 miles away

Chatham

83.7 miles away

Centralia

83.7 miles away

Normal

85.4 miles away

Bloomington

89.1 miles away

Mount Vernon

89.8 miles away

Martinsville

92.1 miles away

West Lafayette

93.5 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Charleston fishing

Lake Charleston is a lake located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°27′59.8″N 88°08′44.9″W
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