🐟 What fish can you catch in Chicago?

Most commonly caught species around Chicago , IL : Largemouth bass - 54,534 reported catches Bluegill - 7,570 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,001 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,787 reported catches Common carp - 4,759 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chicago fishing reports?

The latest Chicago , IL fishing reports are: @migueltierrablanca reported a nice Brown bullhead at River Park . @domenicomartinez reported a nice Bluegill at Lake George . @Isuckatfishing7 reported a nice Channel catfish at Prospect Park . @migueltierrablanca reported a nice Channel catfish at River Park . .

Fishing in Chicago, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chicago, Illinois?

Anglers in Chicago , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Wolf Lake , Lake Michigan (IL) , River Park , North Shore Channel .

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

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Top fish species in Chicago

Latest Chicago fishing reports

Lake George

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Brown bullhead

River Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake George

length · weight

Channel catfish

Prospect Park

length · weight

Channel catfish

River Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

10 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

12 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

6 in · 4 oz

Channel catfish

River Park

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FAQ about Chicago fishing

Anglers in Chicago, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Wolf Lake, Lake Michigan (IL), River Park, and North Shore Channel.

Most commonly caught species around Chicago, IL:

Largemouth bass - 54,534 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,570 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,001 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,787 reported catches
Common carp - 4,759 reported catches

The latest Chicago, IL fishing reports are:

@migueltierrablanca reported a nice Brown bullhead at River Park.
@domenicomartinez reported a nice Bluegill at Lake George.
@Isuckatfishing7 reported a nice Channel catfish at Prospect Park.
@migueltierrablanca reported a nice Channel catfish at River Park.

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