Illinois · USA
Lake Vermilion
- Region
- Illinois, USA
- Regulation zone
- Illinois statewide regulations
Species in Lake Vermilion
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Seasons & limits — Illinois statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill, Redear Sunfish and other sunfish | Open all year (no closed season) unless a site-specific rule applies | No daily harvest limit and no size limits (except site-specific regulations) | — |
| Crappie (White, Black and Hybrid) | Open all year (no closed season) unless a site-specific rule applies | No daily harvest limit and no size limits (except site-specific regulations) | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch minimum length limit; 6 fish daily harvest limit
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 9 inch minimum length limit; 15 fish daily harvest limit
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Species: Illinois state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.