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

For those interested in fishing in Franklin County, Illinois, there are some excellent choices including West Frankfort Reservoir, Casey Fork and City of Sesser Reservoir Dam to name just a few. In total there are 72 locations where fishing may be possible. Whether you're fishing for Blue Catfish, Tarpon or Yellowfin Tuna, or one of the other fish near Franklin 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 Franklin 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
 
Big Branch 1.8 miles Winchester, IL
Shavetail Creek 5.0 miles Gilman, IL
Big Creek 9.5 miles McLeansboro, IL
Indian Creek 12.2 miles Highland, IL
Lewis Creek 13.3 miles Colchester, IL
Swan Lake 4.4 miles Henry, IL
Indian Run 7.5 miles Virginia, IL
Arsenal Power Dam 1.4 miles Moline, IL
Crooked Creek 4.2 miles Wayne City, IL
Lost Creek 1.6 miles Greenup, IL