reservoir in Illinois, USA
An 18,900-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Big Muddy River, Rend Lake is one of southern Illinois' top destinations for crappie, largemouth bass, white and striped bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Located in a Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Big Muddy River in Franklin and Jefferson counties.
Rend Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Rend Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Rend Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Rend Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Rend Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Rend Lake:
Anglers at Rend Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Rend Lake before you cast a line.
Rend Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.