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Fishing in Burtons Bridge, IL

Illinois, United States

Best fishing spots in Burtons Bridge, IL

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Fox River

Illinois, United States

4.2
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South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

Illinois, United States

4.8
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Bangs Lake

Illinois, United States

4.6
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Kishwaukee River

Illinois, United States

4.7
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Salt Creek

Illinois, United States

4.3
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Lake Zurich

Illinois, United States

4.2
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Gages Lake

Illinois, United States

4.2
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Lily Lake

Illinois, United States

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Hooks Lake

Illinois, United States

4.2
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Island Lake

Illinois, United States

4.5
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Top fish species in Burtons Bridge

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Smallmouth bass

Fox River

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Channel catfish

Elliott Lake

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Freshwater drum

Fox River

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Walleye

Delavan Lake

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Freshwater drum

Fox River

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Black bullhead

Flint Creek

9 in · 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

Hooks Lake

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Largemouth bass

Delavan Lake

18 in · 3 lb

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About Burtons Bridge fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Burtons Bridge, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 65,880 catches for Largemouth bass, 8,325 catches for Bluegill, and 6,460 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Burtons Bridge

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 10th, 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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42°16′41.2″N 88°13′49.8″W
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FAQ about Burtons Bridge fishing

Anglers in Burtons Bridge, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), Bangs Lake, Kishwaukee River, and Salt Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Burtons Bridge, IL:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Burtons Bridge, IL was a 13 ft / 14.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fallocco at Big Bend Lake on August 14, 2019.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Burtons Bridge, IL was a 13 ft / 881 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @lexer72 at Skokie Lagoons on July 12, 2020.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Burtons Bridge, IL was a 12 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @smalliesmasher at Fox River on June 2, 2015.

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