🐟 What fish can you catch in Bourbonnais?

Most commonly caught species around Bourbonnais , IL : Largemouth bass - 14,727 reported catches Bluegill - 1,891 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,819 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,785 reported catches Black crappie - 879 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bourbonnais fishing reports?

The latest Bourbonnais , IL fishing reports are: @KitsuneKatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Thorn Creek . @mattvalant reported a nice Largemouth bass at J C Murphy Lake . @scott.severson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River . @scott.severson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River . @patrickhand reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Park . .

Fishing in Bourbonnais, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bourbonnais, Illinois?

Anglers in Bourbonnais , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River , Rock Creek , Lake Manteno , Forked Creek , Soldier Creek .

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

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Top fish species in Bourbonnais

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Yellow bullhead

Thorn Creek

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Largemouth bass

J C Murphy Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

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Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

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Largemouth bass

Kiwanis Park

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Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

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Channel catfish

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Shorthead redhorse

Kankakee River

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Rock bass

Kankakee River

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Yellow bass

Lake Manteno

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Fishing regulations in Bourbonnais

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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 species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Bourbonnais fishing

Anglers in Bourbonnais, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River, Rock Creek, Lake Manteno, Forked Creek, and Soldier Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Bourbonnais, IL:

Largemouth bass - 14,727 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,891 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,819 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,785 reported catches
Black crappie - 879 reported catches

The latest Bourbonnais, IL fishing reports are:

@KitsuneKatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Thorn Creek.
@mattvalant reported a nice Largemouth bass at J C Murphy Lake.
@scott.severson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River.
@scott.severson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River.
@patrickhand reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kiwanis Park.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bourbonnais, 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: