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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 3 lb 1 oz

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General info

Sesser Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Channel catfish.

Location

38°04′14.9″N 89°02′16.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Sesser Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Sesser 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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 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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38°04′14.9″N 89°02′16.8″W
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Cities nearby

Sesser

1.5 miles away

Buckner

6.3 miles away

West City

7.1 miles away

Waltonville

9.9 miles away

Ewing

10.1 miles away

St. Johns

11.3 miles away

Tamaroa

11.3 miles away

Zeigler

11.4 miles away

Bonnie

11.6 miles away

Du Quoin

11.6 miles away

West Frankfort

13.2 miles away

Hanaford

13.5 miles away

Royalton

14.0 miles away

Du Bois

14.1 miles away

Dowell

14.2 miles away

Elkville

15.5 miles away

Hurst

17.3 miles away

Woodlawn

17.8 miles away

Mount Vernon

18.0 miles away

Macedonia

18.1 miles away

Pinckneyville

18.2 miles away

Thompsonville

18.5 miles away

Opdyke

18.7 miles away

Ashley

19.6 miles away

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FAQ about Sesser Lake fishing

Sesser Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°04′14.9″N 89°02′16.8″W
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