🐟 What fish can you catch in Bradley?

Most commonly caught species around Bradley , IL : Largemouth bass - 15,785 reported catches Bluegill - 2,098 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,889 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,869 reported catches Black crappie - 897 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bradley fishing reports?

The latest Bradley , IL fishing reports are: @haidenduffield reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River . @natemoore1979 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River . @Mickeyman117 reported a nice Channel catfish at Rock Run Rookery . @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA) . @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA) . .

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 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

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Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

15 in · 4 lb

Channel catfish

Rock Run Rookery

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Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

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Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

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Channel catfish

Cedar Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Manteno

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Largemouth bass

Rock Run Rookery

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Largemouth bass

Rock Run Rookery

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Black crappie

Hermit Lake

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Fishing regulations in Bradley

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 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

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

41°09′50.8″N 87°50′42.7″W

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FAQ about Bradley fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Bradley, IL:

Largemouth bass - 15,785 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,098 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,889 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,869 reported catches
Black crappie - 897 reported catches

The latest Bradley, IL fishing reports are:

@haidenduffield reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River.
@natemoore1979 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River.
@Mickeyman117 reported a nice Channel catfish at Rock Run Rookery.
@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA).
@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA).

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