Douglas County, IL Fish and Fishing Lakes, Rivers, Dams, Streams, Reservoirs, and other Fishing Spots

For those interested in fishing in Douglas County, Illinois, there are some excellent choices including Patterson Springs Lake Dam, Walnut Point State Park Lake Dam and Patterson Springs Lake to name just a few. In total there are 20 locations where fishing may be possible. Whether you're fishing for Bowfin, Rainbow Trout or Sailfish, or one of the other fish near Douglas County, we can tell you where to find them, how to bring them in, and who's having success. So find your new favorite fishing spot near Douglas County, and grab your favorite fishing gear. All that, including links to your local fish and wildlife websites, record catches for a location, photos, GPS coordinates for where the fish can be found, and so much more. So what are you waiting for? Pick a spot and get started.

Featured Fishing Spots

Name Distance City
 
Cedar Fork 5.1 miles Abingdon, IL
Hogthief Creek 4.8 miles Rosiclare, IL
Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam 1.8 miles Highland, IL
Biebell Lake Dam 3.6 miles New Athens, IL
Richton Crossing Detention Reservoir 1.5 miles Richton Park, IL
Cahokia Creek 3.1 miles Collinsville, IL
Tiber Creek 1.7 miles Elmwood, IL
Briar Patch Lake 6.9 miles Fairfield, IL
Big Branch 6.5 miles Carbondale, IL
Middle Fork Saline River 5.5 miles Harrisburg, IL