Illinois · USA
Rend Lake
- Region
- Illinois, USA
- Regulation zone
- Illinois statewide regulations
Species in Rend Lake
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Channel Catfish
Common Carp
Flathead Catfish
Freshwater Drum
Hybrid Striped Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass
White Crappie
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Seasons & limits — Illinois statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue, Channel and Flathead Catfish | Open all year (no closed season) unless a site-specific rule applies | No daily harvest limit and no size limits (except site-specific regulations) | — |
| 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
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch minimum length limit; 6 fish daily harvest limit
- Striped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass: 20 fish daily limit with no more than 3 fish 17 inches or longer
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 fish daily limit with no more than 10 fish 10 inches or longer
- All jug fishing devices must be attended at all times
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Species: Illinois state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.