🐟 What fish can you catch in Channahon?

Most commonly caught species around Channahon , IL : Largemouth bass - 41,259 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,670 reported catches Bluegill - 4,716 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,675 reported catches Common carp - 2,102 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Channahon fishing reports?

The latest Channahon , IL fishing reports are: @Brooks_catch_fih2 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @laurenbak reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Moraine Valley Pond . @laurenbak reported a nice Largemouth bass at Moraine Valley Pond . @starkarar reported a nice Bluegill at Jericho Lake Park . @grady-robert reported a nice Creek chub at Gooseberry Creek . .

Fishing in Channahon, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Channahon, Illinois?

Anglers in Channahon , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Illinois River , Kankakee River , DuPage River , Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Channahon , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Channahon?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Channahon , IL was a 8 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryandesagun at Maple Lake on July 31, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Channahon

Latest Channahon fishing reports

Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb

Yellow bullhead

Moraine Valley Pond

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Largemouth bass

Moraine Valley Pond

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Bluegill

Jericho Lake Park

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Creek chub

Gooseberry Creek

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Golden redhorse

Gooseberry Creek

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Golden redhorse

Gooseberry Creek

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Northern pike

Kankakee River

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Largemouth bass

Great Lakes Quarry

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

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Fishing regulations in Channahon

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 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

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°25′16.7″N 88°15′33.5″W

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FAQ about Channahon fishing

Anglers in Channahon, 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 Channahon, IL:

Largemouth bass - 41,259 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,670 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,716 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,675 reported catches
Common carp - 2,102 reported catches

The latest Channahon, IL fishing reports are:

@Brooks_catch_fih2 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@laurenbak reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Moraine Valley Pond.
@laurenbak reported a nice Largemouth bass at Moraine Valley Pond.
@starkarar reported a nice Bluegill at Jericho Lake Park.
@grady-robert reported a nice Creek chub at Gooseberry Creek.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Channahon, IL was a 12 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Huntervoss12 at Mooseheart Lake on June 22, 2016.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Channahon, 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 Channahon, IL was a 8 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryandesagun at Maple Lake on July 31, 2021.