Pinckneyville Reservoir Fishing near Pinckneyville, Illinois

Pinckneyville Reservoir is a reservoir located just 1.4 miles from Pinckneyville, in Perry County, in the state of Illinois, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including redear sunfish, sunfish, carp, rock bass, panfish, bream/bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass, bullhead, crappie, blue catfish and warmouth here. Whether you’re baitcasting, fly fishing or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Pinckneyville Reservoir.

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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