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Illinois, United States
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Check out the best fishing spots in Chicago, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 51,065 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,096 catches for Bluegill, 4,977 catches for Channel catfish, 4,420 catches for Smallmouth bass, 4,391 catches for Common carp, 3,222 catches for Black crappie Use Fishbrain to view local fishing regulations, read reviews of local fishing spots, and learn what lures are most successful in Chicago. Become a Pro subscriber to see when and where fish are being caught and logged in Fishbrain. Whether you use the free version of Fishbrain or upgrade to Fishbrain Pro, you can find a diverse range of successful fishing spots in Chicago, and get tips on how to increase your fishing success!
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Active fishing spots in Chicago this season
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap West Branch Du Page River
241 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap North Branch Chicago River
Illinois, United States
235 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Lake Ellyn
Illinois, United States
218 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Salt Creek
Illinois, United States
203 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap North Shore Channel
Illinois, United States
182 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Lake Michigan (IL)
Illinois, United States
158 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Chicago River
Illinois, United States
147 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Peterson Lake
Illinois, United States
136 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Wolf Lake (IL)
Illinois, United States
129 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Hickory Creek
Illinois, United States
105 logged catches last three months
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Places to catch Largemouth bass in Chicago, IL
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Mallard Lake
Illinois, United States
1342 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir)
Illinois, United States
1340 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Harrier Lake
Illinois, United States
1169 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Wolf Lake (IL)
Illinois, United States
1068 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Skokie Lagoons
Illinois, United States
908 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Wolf Lake
Indiana, United States
884 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap River Park
Illinois, United States
747 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir)
Illinois, United States
1447 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Wampum Lake
Illinois, United States
523 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Who cares!!
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Don’t fill a pond with a bunch of bass If you don’t want fisherman fishing it! I’ve been fishing this spot since I was kid and I’m not stopping! Catch and release only but be warned security sometimes does come and kick us out it’s not a big deal some of them don’t even care that we’re fishing. Enjoy yourself be a Ninja and don’t leave any mess
Places to catch Bluegill in Chicago, IL
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Lake Glenview
Illinois, United States
364 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Lake Ellyn
Illinois, United States
296 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Skokie Lagoons
Illinois, United States
277 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir)
Illinois, United States
199 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap North Branch Chicago River
Illinois, United States
204 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Chicago River
Illinois, United States
146 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Hart Ditch
Indiana, United States
112 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Salt Creek
Illinois, United States
104 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Bull Run
Indiana, United States
103 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Maple Lake
Illinois, United States
96 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap For anyone wondering..
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This lake is pretty great! I’ve only seen a few people fishing at the initial lake itself. But if you follow the path, you will come across a stream which runs pretty far. But past that is a lengthy pond that is stocked with fish! Caught crappie, blue gills, small/large mouths here. It’s not to open so you have to find your own little man made spot. There is a few drop off points that are great for kayaks and other non motor boats. Would recommend this to first timers or anyone in the area that wants to try something else!
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