🐟 What fish can you catch in Peru?

Most commonly caught species around Peru , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,072 reported catches Channel catfish - 693 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 654 reported catches Bluegill - 441 reported catches Freshwater drum - 292 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Peru fishing reports?

The latest Peru , IL fishing reports are: @gavinlarson2299 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . @ZachBrodersFishing reported a nice Sauger at Starved Rock Pool (Illinois River) . @loganhaskill reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Hennepin Canal . @loganhaskill reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Hennepin Canal . @blake.kinney reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal . .

Fishing in Peru, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Peru, Illinois?

Anglers in Peru , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Hennepin Canal , Vermilion River , McPhedran Park , Baker Park .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Peru?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Peru

Latest Peru fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Sauger

Starved Rock Pool (Illinois River)

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hennepin Canal

length · weight

Sauger

Starved Rock Pool (Illinois River)

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Mendota

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Bluegill

Lake Mendota

6 in · 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Peru

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 March 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°20′54.2″N 89°08′13.2″W

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FAQ about Peru fishing

Anglers in Peru, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Hennepin Canal, Vermilion River, McPhedran Park, and Baker Park.

Most commonly caught species around Peru, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,072 reported catches
Channel catfish - 693 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 654 reported catches
Bluegill - 441 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 292 reported catches

The latest Peru, IL fishing reports are:

@gavinlarson2299 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.
@ZachBrodersFishing reported a nice Sauger at Starved Rock Pool (Illinois River).
@loganhaskill reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Hennepin Canal.
@loganhaskill reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Hennepin Canal.
@blake.kinney reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hennepin Canal.

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