🐟 What fish can you catch in Carpentersville?

Most commonly caught species around Carpentersville , IL : Largemouth bass - 63,825 reported catches Bluegill - 7,144 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,024 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,567 reported catches Northern pike - 4,321 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Carpentersville fishing reports?

The latest Carpentersville , IL fishing reports are: @nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond . @nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond . @nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond . @nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond . @BiteNreel reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Buffalo Park (Fox River) . .

Fishing in Carpentersville, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Carpentersville, Illinois?

Anglers in Carpentersville , IL recommend these top fishing spots: South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) , Mallard Lake , Harrier Lake , Bangs Lake , Lake Zurich .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Carpentersville

Latest Carpentersville fishing reports

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Bluegill

Potawatomi Pond

9 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

Potawatomi Pond

6 in · 6 oz

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Bluegill

Potawatomi Pond

6 in · 6 oz

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38 minutes ago

Bluegill

Potawatomi Pond

10 in · 1 lb

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1 hour ago

Smallmouth bass

Buffalo Park (Fox River)

17 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Fox River

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2 hours ago

Northern pike

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Rock bass

Des Plaines River

8 in · 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

Independence Grove

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Rock bass

Des Plaines River

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Fishing regulations in Carpentersville

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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 April 24, 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 Carpentersville fishing

Anglers in Carpentersville, IL recommend these top fishing spots: South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), Mallard Lake, Harrier Lake, Bangs Lake, and Lake Zurich.

Most commonly caught species around Carpentersville, IL:

Largemouth bass - 63,825 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,144 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,024 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,567 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,321 reported catches

The latest Carpentersville, IL fishing reports are:

@nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond.
@nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond.
@nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond.
@nyam-ochirpurev reported a nice Bluegill at Potawatomi Pond.
@BiteNreel reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Buffalo Park (Fox River).

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