Illinois, United States
Indiana, United States
Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
Indiana, United States
Illinois, United States
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Largemouth bass
South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir)
16 in · 5 lb 2 oz
3 hours ago
Japanese white crucian carp
Calumet Sag Channel
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Check out the best fishing spots in and around Chicago, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 53,462 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,378 catches for Bluegill, and 4,897 catches for Channel catfish.
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