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Fishing in Braidwood, IL

Illinois, United States

Best fishing spots in Braidwood, IL

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Des Plaines River

Illinois, United States

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Illinois River

Illinois, United States

4.4
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Kankakee River

Illinois, United States

4.6
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DuPage River

Illinois, United States

4.2
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Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

Illinois, United States

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Ponderosa Lake

Illinois, United States

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Heidecke Lake

Illinois, United States

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Rock Creek

Illinois, United States

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I & M Canal

Illinois, United States

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Brookstone Springs Pond

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Braidwood

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

I & M Canal

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Black crappie

I & M Canal

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

Chiszar Pond

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Hornyhead chub

Gooseberry Creek

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Black crappie

Chiszar Pond

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Largemouth bass

Chiszar Pond

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Largemouth bass

Monee Reservoir

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About Braidwood fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Braidwood, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 25,579 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,337 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,472 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Braidwood

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 May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

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Open

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6

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6

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

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41°16′10.6″N 88°13′24.6″W
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FAQ about Braidwood fishing

Anglers in Braidwood, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Illinois River, Kankakee River, DuPage River, and Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond.
Most commonly caught species around Braidwood, IL:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Braidwood, IL was a 12 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rainman at Fraction Run on June 10, 2013.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Braidwood, IL was a 6 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Hanman at Kankakee River on September 18, 2018.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Braidwood, IL was a 8 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @devindemichele at South Wilmington Firemen's Beach and Park Club on July 13, 2021.

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