🐟 What fish can you catch in Washington?

Most commonly caught species around Washington , IL : Largemouth bass - 7,580 reported catches Bluegill - 1,136 reported catches Channel catfish - 997 reported catches Black crappie - 504 reported catches Blue catfish - 279 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Washington fishing reports?

The latest Washington , IL fishing reports are: @saeedsalhi reported a nice Largemouth bass at Angler's Lake . @justin-mcfeeters reported a nice Redear sunfish . @dean-brett reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake . @dean-brett reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake . @dean-brett reported a nice Bluegill at Bowen Lake . .

Fishing in Washington, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Washington, Illinois?

Anglers in Washington , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River , Upper Peoria Lake , Eureka Lake , Mackinaw River , Mineral Springs Park Lagooon .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Washington

Latest Washington fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Angler's Lake

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Redear sunfish

7 in · 7 oz

Largemouth bass

Bowen Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Bowen Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Bowen Lake

length · weight

White bass

East Branch Lamarsh Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Canton City Lake

15 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Canton City Lake

14 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Sewell Lake (Spring Lake)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Washington

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

40°42′17.6″N 89°26′4.6″W

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FAQ about Washington fishing

Anglers in Washington, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Illinois River, Upper Peoria Lake, Eureka Lake, Mackinaw River, and Mineral Springs Park Lagooon.

Most commonly caught species around Washington, IL:

Largemouth bass - 7,580 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,136 reported catches
Channel catfish - 997 reported catches
Black crappie - 504 reported catches
Blue catfish - 279 reported catches

The latest Washington, IL fishing reports are:

@saeedsalhi reported a nice Largemouth bass at Angler's Lake.
@justin-mcfeeters reported a nice Redear sunfish.
@dean-brett reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake.
@dean-brett reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowen Lake.
@dean-brett reported a nice Bluegill at Bowen Lake.

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