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Fishing regulations at West Salem Reservoir, 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 West Salem Reservoir fishing
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @robert.jines reported a nice American gizzard shad.
- @robert.jines reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @robert.jines reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @robert.jines reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @robert.jines reported a nice Black crappie.
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