Lake Pittsfield Fishing near Pittsfield, Illinois

Lake Pittsfield is a reservoir located just 3.6 miles from Pittsfield, in Pike County, in the state of Illinois, United States, near Sunny Hill, IL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including striped bass, carp, panfish, perch, flathead catfish, walleye, catfish, bream/bluegill, largemouth bass, bullhead, rock bass, warmouth, crappie and sunfish here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Pittsfield.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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