Miller Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Illinois, United States

21 catches

Logged catches

Top fish species at Miller Lake

Largemouth bass

Channel catfish

Yellow bass

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Miller Lake fishing reports

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Miller Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Miller 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.

Local laws and licenses

Illinois fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

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

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Yellow bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Bag limit3

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

Good

Synonyms

Morone mississippiensis

Local laws and licenses

Illinois fishing license

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FAQ about Miller Lake fishing

📍 Where is Miller Lake located?

Miller Lake is a lake located in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:

38°24′8.6″N 88°53′11.9″W

🎣 Where on Miller Lake is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Miller Lake 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 Miller Lake?

The most common species in Miller Lake are:

Largemouth bass - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
Channel catfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
Yellow bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Miller Lake fishing reports?

The latest Miller Lake fishing reports are:

@erinbevis reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@11Fishing11 reported a nice Bluegill.
@chuckmcghee reported a nice Channel catfish.
@chenken reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@chenken reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Miller Lake?

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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Miller Lake

Top fish species at Miller Lake

Miller Lake fishing reports

General info

Location

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Miller Lake?

Fishing regulations at Miller Lake, IL

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Channel catfish

Yellow bass

Other fishing waters nearby

Cities nearby

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FAQ about Miller Lake fishing