🐟 What fish can you catch in Chicago Ridge?

Most commonly caught species around Chicago Ridge , IL : Largemouth bass - 55,166 reported catches Bluegill - 6,960 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,207 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,219 reported catches Common carp - 4,568 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chicago Ridge fishing reports?

The latest Chicago Ridge , IL fishing reports are: @KitsuneKatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Thorn Creek . @JaySunfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake . @Gibbo610 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at The Park at Auburn Lakes . @adrianbafia reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Calumet Sag Channel . @wade.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Lake . .

Fishing in Chicago Ridge, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chicago Ridge, Illinois?

Anglers in Chicago Ridge , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Calumet Sag Channel , Maple Lake , Burnham Park Harbor , Izaak Walton Preserve , Calumet River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Chicago Ridge

Latest Chicago Ridge fishing reports

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Yellow bullhead

Thorn Creek

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Largemouth bass

Wolf Lake

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Yellow bullhead

The Park at Auburn Lakes

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Yellow bullhead

Calumet Sag Channel

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Channel catfish

Heritage Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Northside Park Lake

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Black crappie

Northside Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Belly Deep Slough

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

25 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Chicago Ridge

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 species as of May 5, 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 Chicago Ridge fishing

Anglers in Chicago Ridge, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Calumet Sag Channel, Maple Lake, Burnham Park Harbor, Izaak Walton Preserve, and Calumet River.

Most commonly caught species around Chicago Ridge, IL:

Largemouth bass - 55,166 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,960 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,207 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,219 reported catches
Common carp - 4,568 reported catches

The latest Chicago Ridge, IL fishing reports are:

@KitsuneKatches reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Thorn Creek.
@JaySunfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake.
@Gibbo610 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at The Park at Auburn Lakes.
@adrianbafia reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Calumet Sag Channel.
@wade.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Lake.

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