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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

30 in · 10 lb

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General info

Wightman Lake is a lake located in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Common carp, and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°00′37.3″N 89°26′3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Wightman Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Wightman Lake, 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 Channel catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

41°00′37.3″N 89°26′3″W
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Cities nearby

Lacon

1.7 miles away

Chillicothe

7.4 miles away

Henry

8.4 miles away

Washburn

9.7 miles away

Rome

10.2 miles away

Varna

11.1 miles away

Lowpoint

11.4 miles away

Spring Bay

14.0 miles away

Metamora

15.3 miles away

Bradford

16.4 miles away

McNabb

16.4 miles away

Dunlap

16.7 miles away

Princeville

17.5 miles away

Wyoming

18.0 miles away

Benson

19.7 miles away

Tiskilwa

19.9 miles away

Wenona

20.1 miles away

Peoria

20.2 miles away

Rutland

20.6 miles away

Granville

20.6 miles away

Lostant

20.7 miles away

Washington

21.1 miles away

De Pue

23.1 miles away

Tonica

23.7 miles away

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FAQ about Wightman Lake fishing

Wightman Lake is a lake located in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°00′37.3″N 89°26′3″W
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