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Bluegill

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Coppernose bluegill

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Yellow bullhead

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Prairie View North is a water located in McLean County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow bullhead, and White bass.

Location

40°28′17″N 88°55′23.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Prairie View North?

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Fishing regulations at Prairie View North, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
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.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Season open: year-round
Yellow bullhead

Yellow bullhead

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no daily harvest or size limits for black bullhead, brown bullhead, or yellow bullhead catfish.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead
Season open: year-round
White bass

White bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit3

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No minimum size limit. There are no daily harvest limits for Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, which are less than 17-inches total length, except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. For these fish 17-inches total length or longer, the daily limit is 3 fish, either singly or in the aggregate.Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri aggregate daily bag limit = 30 Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, either singly or in the aggregate (regardless of size).Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa aggregate daily bag limit = 25 Striped Bass, White Bass, Yellow Bass, or their hybrids, either singly or in the aggregate (regardless of size). Please review Site-Specific Regulations online.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Morone chrysops
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Cities nearby

Bloomington

2.5 miles away

Normal

4.9 miles away

Downs

5.3 miles away

Towanda

6.5 miles away

Shirley

8.6 miles away

Twin Grove

9.3 miles away

Ellsworth

11.0 miles away

Heyworth

11.5 miles away

Cooksville

12.0 miles away

Le Roy

12.4 miles away

Danvers

13.8 miles away

Lexington

14.2 miles away

Kappa

14.8 miles away

Stanford

15.9 miles away

McLean

16.9 miles away

Wapella

17.4 miles away

Congerville

17.9 miles away

Gridley

18.9 miles away

Minier

20.7 miles away

Goodfield

21.1 miles away

Secor

21.7 miles away

Heritage Lake

22.0 miles away

Panola

22.1 miles away

Armington

22.5 miles away

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FAQ about Prairie View North fishing

📍 Where is Prairie View North located?
Prairie View North is a water located in McLean County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°28′17″N 88°55′23.3″W
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🎣 Where on Prairie View North is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Prairie View North 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 Prairie View North?
The most common species in Prairie View North are:
📢 What are the latest Prairie View North fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Prairie View North?

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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