Fishing in Antioch, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Antioch, Illinois?

Anglers in Antioch , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Des Plaines River , Lake Michigan (IL) , Independence Grove , Gages Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Antioch?

Most commonly caught species around Antioch , IL : Largemouth bass - 49,506 reported catches Bluegill - 6,636 reported catches Northern pike - 6,463 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,136 reported catches Black crappie - 3,182 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Antioch fishing reports?

The latest Antioch , IL fishing reports are: @finleysiurek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Powers Lake . @JackMiles09 reported a nice Channel catfish at Independence Grove . @rory.mulcahy reported a nice Rock bass at Powers Lake . @LukasChillycoat reported a nice Northern pike at Echo Lake . @james-clevenger reported a nice Bluegill at Sterling Lake . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Antioch?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Antioch

Latest Antioch fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Powers Lake

12 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Independence Grove

length · weight

Rock bass

Powers Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Northern pike

Echo Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Sterling Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Sterling Lake

length · weight

Black bullhead

North Branch Nippersink Creek (WI)

length · weight

Yellow perch

Delavan Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

North Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir)

length · weight

Black bullhead

North Branch Nippersink Creek (WI)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Antioch

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of June 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Additional information

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°28′27.1″N 88°04′19.6″W

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FAQ about Antioch fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Antioch, Illinois?

Anglers in Antioch, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Des Plaines River, Lake Michigan (IL), Independence Grove, and Gages Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Antioch?

Most commonly caught species around Antioch, IL:

Largemouth bass - 49,506 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,636 reported catches
Northern pike - 6,463 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,136 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,182 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Antioch fishing reports?

The latest Antioch, IL fishing reports are:

@finleysiurek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Powers Lake.
@JackMiles09 reported a nice Channel catfish at Independence Grove.
@rory.mulcahy reported a nice Rock bass at Powers Lake.
@LukasChillycoat reported a nice Northern pike at Echo Lake.
@james-clevenger reported a nice Bluegill at Sterling Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Antioch?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Antioch, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: