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Places to catch Largemouth bass in Lake Forest, IL
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Largemouth bass
/-88.235099792,41.972301483,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPratwayne pond
2734 logged catches
/-88.12789917,41.962299347,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapMallard Lake
1945 logged catches
/-88.305000305,42.216499329,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapVulcan Lakes (Three Oaks Recreational Area)
Illinois,
United States1372 logged catches
/-87.955703735,42.316001892,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapIndependence Grove
1249 logged catches
/-88.013198853,42.026000977,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBusse Lake
Illinois,
United States1060 logged catches
/-88.001701355,42.016700745,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBusse Woods Reservoir
Illinois,
United States1032 logged catches
/-87.75920105,42.101699829,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSkokie Lagoons
Illinois,
United States970 logged catches
/-88.393096924,42.211399078,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapTurnberry Wetlands
Illinois,
United States848 logged catches
/-87.922302246,42.194999695,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapIndian Creek
Illinois,
United States754 logged catches
/-88.180198669,41.941699982,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWest Branch (deep quarry)
745 logged catches
/-88.312400818,42.215801239,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapThree Oaks Recreational Area
777 logged catches
/-87.704399109,41.973999023,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRiver Park Dam
782 logged catches
/-87.955979,42.11483,10,0.00,0.00/600x450?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapbdeshon
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lots of shore line to fish catch and release lake plenty of parking free not sure but I think you can launch canoe and yaks I have caught carp, Bass, Crappie and northern lake pretty clean park district lake Good luck to all of you who fish there fish on my Fishbrain brothers and sisters fish on 👍👍
Recent catches in Lake Forest, IL
Places to catch Bluegill in Lake Forest, IL
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Bluegill
/-88.058998108,41.882701874,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Ellyn
Illinois,
United States374 logged catches
/-87.816596985,42.088798523,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Glenview
369 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSkokie Lagoons
Illinois,
United States242 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBusse Woods Reservoir
Illinois,
United States159 logged catches
/-88.354797363,42.001701355,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFitchie Creek
Illinois,
United States123 logged catches
/-87.780601501,42.052200317,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWest Fork North Branch Chicago River
Illinois,
United States145 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPratwayne pond
104 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBusse Lake
Illinois,
United States114 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRiver Park Dam
93 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapIndependence Grove
102 logged catches
/-88.103302002,42.1977005,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Zurich
Illinois,
United States114 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapTurnberry Wetlands
Illinois,
United States105 logged catches
Places to catch Smallmouth bass in Lake Forest, IL
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Smallmouth bass
/-88.294998169,41.999401093,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFox River South elgin
713 logged catches
/-88.290603638,42.166099548,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapCrystal Lake Outlet
Illinois,
United States452 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapVulcan Lakes (Three Oaks Recreational Area)
Illinois,
United States567 logged catches
/-88.27230072,42.067298889,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFox
462 logged catches
/-87.61139679,41.861400604,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBurnham Park Harbor
Illinois,
United States394 logged catches
/-88.293998718,42.149600983,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBuffalo Park Fox River
351 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPratwayne pond
313 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapThree Oaks Recreational Area
298 logged catches
/-88.292999268,42.111801147,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFox River (Carpentersville)
202 logged catches
/-87.603135109,41.83612443,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMap31st Street Harbor
244 logged catches
/-88.291702271,41.975601196,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBrewster Creek
Illinois,
United States105 logged catches
/-87.671600342,42.045700073,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapChurch street boat launch
148 logged catches
/-87.955703735,42.316001892,10,0.00,0.00/600x450?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapIndependence grove 🤙🏼
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I have fished this lake for about 10 years and I have to say it is a pretty good spot. Live bait always produces and if you use the right lures, they do too, all catch and release, is nice, so the lake has a large population of bass, crappie, bluegill, and pike. Also a great spot to catch carp and catfish. Walleye are very rare, and so are Muskie, unless you know their patterns, all and all one of my favorite lakes to fish.
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Most active fishing spots in Lake Forest this season
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© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRiver Park Dam
168 logged catches last three months
/-88.374320984,42.055091858,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPrivate Lake
114 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapCrystal Lake Outlet
Illinois,
United States107 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPratwayne pond
105 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapMallard Lake
90 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Ellyn
Illinois,
United States86 logged catches last three months
/-88.133300781,42.266201019,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBangs Lake
Illinois,
United States69 logged catches last three months
/-87.991699219,41.971401215,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSpring Brook
Illinois,
United States49 logged catches last three months
/-87.70980072,42.041099548,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapNorth Shore Channel
Illinois,
United States46 logged catches last three months
/-88.078796387,41.857398987,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLambert Lake
Illinois,
United States45 logged catches last three months
Fishing regulations in Lake Forest
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42°14′16.8″N 87°51′34.6″W
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