🐟 What fish can you catch in Darien?

Most commonly caught species around Darien , IL : Largemouth bass - 60,415 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,094 reported catches Bluegill - 7,386 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,580 reported catches Common carp - 4,716 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Darien fishing reports?

The latest Darien , IL fishing reports are: @TheSherrys reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake . @kwndanine reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River . @paulgarcia13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherrywood East . @The.Indiana.Rattlesnake reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stony Creek . @paulgarcia13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherrywood East . .

Fishing in Darien, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Darien, Illinois?

Anglers in Darien , IL recommend these top fishing spots: West Branch Du Page River , Lake Ellyn , Calumet Sag Channel , Maple Lake , Silver Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Darien

Latest Darien fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Wolf Lake

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Channel catfish

Fox River

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Largemouth bass

Cherrywood East

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Largemouth bass

Stony Creek

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Largemouth bass

Cherrywood East

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Whale shark

Loon Lake

1 in · 135 lb

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Northern pike

Wolf Lake

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Yellow bass

Skokie Lagoons

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Largemouth bass

Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens

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Black crappie

9 in · 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Darien

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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 3, 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 Darien fishing

Anglers in Darien, IL recommend these top fishing spots: West Branch Du Page River, Lake Ellyn, Calumet Sag Channel, Maple Lake, and Silver Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Darien, IL:

Largemouth bass - 60,415 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,094 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,386 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,580 reported catches
Common carp - 4,716 reported catches

The latest Darien, IL fishing reports are:

@TheSherrys reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake.
@kwndanine reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River.
@paulgarcia13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherrywood East.
@The.Indiana.Rattlesnake reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stony Creek.
@paulgarcia13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherrywood East.

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