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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Willow Lake Village is a water located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

40°46′29.5″N 89°38′8.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Willow Lake Village?

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Fishing regulations at Willow Lake Village, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

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40°46′29.5″N 89°38′8.7″W
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Cities nearby

Peoria

1.9 miles away

Dunlap

5.4 miles away

Bellevue

6.3 miles away

Spring Bay

6.4 miles away

East Peoria

8.6 miles away

Rome

9.5 miles away

Lake Camelot

11.4 miles away

Washington

11.6 miles away

Chillicothe

12.0 miles away

Princeville

12.7 miles away

Brimfield

13.6 miles away

Metamora

14.1 miles away

Morton

14.2 miles away

Trivoli

14.3 miles away

Pekin

14.3 miles away

Glasford

16.8 miles away

Lowpoint

18.1 miles away

Deer Creek

18.8 miles away

Tremont

18.9 miles away

Eureka

19.2 miles away

Yates City

19.8 miles away

Washburn

20.6 miles away

Goodfield

21.8 miles away

Heritage Lake

22.5 miles away

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FAQ about Willow Lake Village fishing

Willow Lake Village is a water located in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°46′29.5″N 89°38′8.7″W
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