Fishing in Crest Hill, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Crest Hill, Illinois?

Anglers in Crest Hill , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Des Plaines River , Illinois River , West Branch Du Page River , Kankakee River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Crest Hill?

Most commonly caught species around Crest Hill , IL : Largemouth bass - 64,829 reported catches Bluegill - 8,237 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,906 reported catches Channel catfish - 6,327 reported catches Common carp - 4,509 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Crest Hill fishing reports?

The latest Crest Hill , IL fishing reports are: @Millie_Linens reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sportsmen Club Lake (Lansing Country Club) . @dunnjohnny reported a nice Common carp at Fox River . @maximogaleana reported a nice Yellow bullhead at York Center Park District Pond . @ollinunger reported a nice Common carp at Fox River . @Bman7689 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brookstone Springs Pond . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Crest Hill

Latest Crest Hill fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Sportsmen Club Lake (Lansing Country Club)

length · weight

Common carp

Fox River

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

York Center Park District Pond

12 in · 1 lb

Common carp

Fox River

26 in · 8 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Brookstone Springs Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Mini Hia Ha

8 in · 1 lb

Black bullhead

Centennial Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

Common carp

Fox River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Klein Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Crest Hill

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 July 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°34′20.3″N 88°06′44.6″W

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FAQ about Crest Hill fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Crest Hill, Illinois?

Anglers in Crest Hill, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Des Plaines River, Illinois River, West Branch Du Page River, and Kankakee River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Crest Hill?

Most commonly caught species around Crest Hill, IL:

Largemouth bass - 64,829 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,237 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,906 reported catches
Channel catfish - 6,327 reported catches
Common carp - 4,509 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Crest Hill fishing reports?

The latest Crest Hill, IL fishing reports are:

@Millie_Linens reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sportsmen Club Lake (Lansing Country Club).
@dunnjohnny reported a nice Common carp at Fox River.
@maximogaleana reported a nice Yellow bullhead at York Center Park District Pond.
@ollinunger reported a nice Common carp at Fox River.
@Bman7689 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Brookstone Springs Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Crest Hill?

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