🐟 What fish can you catch in Barrington Hills?

Most commonly caught species around Barrington Hills , IL : Largemouth bass - 74,861 reported catches Bluegill - 9,757 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,573 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,584 reported catches Common carp - 5,129 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Barrington Hills fishing reports?

The latest Barrington Hills , IL fishing reports are: @Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Shrimdawg reported a nice Largemouth bass at North Branch Chicago River . @Shrimdawg reported a nice Largemouth bass at River Park . @Gotembigtime reported a nice Muskellunge at Fox River . @Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Muskellunge at Algonquin Dam . .

Fishing in Barrington Hills, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Barrington Hills, Illinois?

Anglers in Barrington Hills , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) , Busse Woods Reservoir , West Branch Du Page River , Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir) .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Barrington Hills

Latest Barrington Hills fishing reports

Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

North Branch Chicago River

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Largemouth bass

River Park

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Muskellunge

Fox River

37 in · 11 lb

Muskellunge

Algonquin Dam

28 in · 5 lb

Common carp

28 in · 8 lb

Common carp

Fox River

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Bluegill

Mastodon Lake

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Bluegill

Gompers Lagoon and Wetland

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Largemouth bass

Prince Pond

10 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Barrington Hills

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 April 17th, 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

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°08′23.6″N 88°12′12.2″W

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FAQ about Barrington Hills fishing

Anglers in Barrington Hills, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), Busse Woods Reservoir, West Branch Du Page River, and Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir).

Most commonly caught species around Barrington Hills, IL:

Largemouth bass - 74,861 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,757 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,573 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,584 reported catches
Common carp - 5,129 reported catches

The latest Barrington Hills, IL fishing reports are:

@Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Shrimdawg reported a nice Largemouth bass at North Branch Chicago River.
@Shrimdawg reported a nice Largemouth bass at River Park.
@Gotembigtime reported a nice Muskellunge at Fox River.
@Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Muskellunge at Algonquin Dam.

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