Fishing in Bradley, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bradley, Illinois?

Anglers in Bradley , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River , Rock Creek , Iroquois River , Hieland Lakes Nature Preserve , Forked Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Bradley?

Most commonly caught species around Bradley , IL : Largemouth bass - 17,501 reported catches Bluegill - 2,475 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,044 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,036 reported catches Black crappie - 973 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Bradley fishing reports?

The latest Bradley , IL fishing reports are: @CJ171 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River . @Bman7689 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brookstone Springs Pond . @duncan-nolan reported a nice Channel catfish . @ryanjonker reported a nice White perch at Lake Dalecarlia . @Tomsax reported a nice Common carp at Dolphin Lake Park . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Bradley

Latest Bradley fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Brookstone Springs Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

length · weight

White perch

Lake Dalecarlia

length · weight

Common carp

Dolphin Lake Park

length · weight

Jackson Creek Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Manhattan Central Park

37 in · 20 lb

Channel catfish

Lake Manteno

length · weight

Channel catfish

Freedom Park

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Largemouth bass

Hidden Lake

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Fishing regulations in Bradley

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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 Largemouth bass as of July 11th, 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

41°09′50.8″N 87°50′42.7″W

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FAQ about Bradley fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Bradley, Illinois?

Anglers in Bradley, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River, Rock Creek, Iroquois River, Hieland Lakes Nature Preserve, and Forked Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Bradley?

Most commonly caught species around Bradley, IL:

Largemouth bass - 17,501 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,475 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,044 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,036 reported catches
Black crappie - 973 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Bradley fishing reports?

The latest Bradley, IL fishing reports are:

@CJ171 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River.
@Bman7689 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brookstone Springs Pond.
@duncan-nolan reported a nice Channel catfish.
@ryanjonker reported a nice White perch at Lake Dalecarlia.
@Tomsax reported a nice Common carp at Dolphin Lake Park.

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

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