Illinois River

Q: What do you need to know about Illinois River?

Illinois River is a body of water in IL. During this time of year, fish can be found in Fall patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Common Carp. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Illinois River's size, depth, and clarity?

Illinois River is a 864.88 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Illinois River?

Illinois River contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Common Carp.

Species

Largemouth Bass1

Season

Fall (Current)1

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Illinois River OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Top Reported Techniques

Soft Jerkbaits
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Top Species Reported for Fall

Largemouth Bass1 Report
White Bass1 Report

Top ProductsReported on Illinois River for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Most Reported Baits

Hotbait

Berkley

Gulp! Minnow 3" / Smelt

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Jerkbaits

$7.99

Southern Pro Tackle

Round Jig Heads 1/16 oz

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Soft Jerkbaits

$2.29

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Illinois River Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

6 Reports on Illinois River

1 Report for Largemouth Bass + Fall

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Omnia Community Member
Silver Ambassador
9/20/23
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Soft Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Soft Jerkbaits in Fall (Submerged Vegetation)
Was doing a little ultralight fishing at a local pond then moved to the river. Was casting around the bank as well as by some fountains towards the middle of the pond. Ended up having a great day with 10... Read More
Recommended gear for Illinois River, IL
Hotbait
Berkley Gulp! Minnow 3" / Smelt
$7.99
Southern Pro Tackle Round Jig Heads 1/16 oz
$2.29
PowerPro Super Slick V2 8lb / Aqua Green
Out of Stock
Sunline Super FC Sniper 6lb / 200 Yards
$19.99
Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel 1000 / 5.8:1
$199.99
Dobyns Rods Sierra Trout and Panfish Spinning Rods - 1 Piece 6'2" / Ultra-Light / Fast - 620SF
$159.99
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
7/12/23
81° (Water)
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Crankbaits 0-6'
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Minnows
Recommended gear for Illinois River, IL
Hotbait
Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Squarebill Crankbait Chart Sexy Shad / 2 1/4"
Out of Stock

Other Fishing Reports for Illinois River:

Dylans_Fishery
Gold Ambassador
5/6/23
55° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Spawn) (Docks)
Did a tournament on the Des Plaines/Kankakee/Illinois river the other day. We got 7th out of 40 boats and got a limit and culled 4 times. Our bag was 9.49 and big bass was 2.74. It was a good tourney... Read More
Dylan recommended this gear for Illinois River, IL
Hotbait
Megabass Sleeper Craw Numa Ebi / 3"
Out of Stock
Strike King Rage Bug Watermelon Red Flake / 4"
$6.99