/-88.7482,41.9313,10,0.00,0.00/600x250?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
Illinois, United States
Fishing in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
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Check out the best fishing spots in DeKalb, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 27,594 catches for Largemouth bass, 7,227 catches for Smallmouth bass, 2,874 catches for Bluegill, 2,366 catches for Channel catfish, 1,500 catches for Common carp, 1,292 catches for Black crappie Use Fishbrain to view local fishing regulations, read reviews of local fishing spots, and learn what lures are most successful in DeKalb. Become a Pro subscriber to see when and where fish are being caught and logged in Fishbrain. Whether you use the free version of Fishbrain or upgrade to Fishbrain Pro, you can find a diverse range of successful fishing spots in DeKalb, and get tips on how to increase your fishing success!
Fishing regulations in DeKalb
Active fishing spots in DeKalb this season
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Fox River (IL)
784 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Rock River (IL)
Illinois, United States
304 logged catches last three months
/-88.190237004,41.864420051,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap West Branch Du Page River
Illinois, United States
230 logged catches last three months
/-88.955697776,42.23467161,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Kishwaukee River
Illinois, United States
181 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap South Branch Kishwaukee River
Illinois, United States
172 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Crystal Lake Outlet
Illinois, United States
165 logged catches last three months
/-88.30292972,41.89894115,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Saint Charles South Lake
Illinois, United States
131 logged catches last three months
/-88.305374689,42.216631201,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)
Illinois, United States
117 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Cary Lake (Rotary Park)
Illinois, United States
85 logged catches last three months
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Private Lake
Illinois, United States
67 logged catches last three months
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Places to catch Largemouth bass in DeKalb, IL
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Harrier Lake
Illinois, United States
1169 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Fox River (IL)
Illinois, United States
997 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Candlewick Lake
Illinois, United States
469 logged catches
/-88.85733441,41.74531085,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Shabbona Lake
Illinois, United States
461 logged catches
/-88.172696036,41.8329339,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Silver Lake
Illinois, United States
400 logged catches
/-88.24951564,42.0521685,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Cobblers Crossing Lake
Illinois, United States
86 logged catches
/-88.1786295,41.9400681,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Deep Quarry Lake
Illinois, United States
385 logged catches
/-88.386333686,42.217682712,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Turnberry Wetlands
Illinois, United States
407 logged catches
/-88.319905854,42.182548705,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake)
Illinois, United States
380 logged catches
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It is a great place to camp and fish even though there is not a lot of fish it is still fun exploring the water and finding new places to fish also if you rent a boat go by the dam and when I went I caught a lot of perch bass and crappie it is one of my favorite spot to go fish.
Places to catch Smallmouth bass in DeKalb, IL
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Fox River (IL)
Illinois, United States
3481 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Kishwaukee River
Illinois, United States
830 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap West Branch Du Page River
Illinois, United States
982 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Rock River (IL)
Illinois, United States
976 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Saint Charles South Lake
Illinois, United States
874 logged catches
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© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Buffalo Park (Fox River)
Illinois, United States
537 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Crystal Lake Outlet
Illinois, United States
436 logged catches
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap South Branch Kishwaukee River
Illinois, United States
509 logged catches
/-88.387515863,42.025240118,10,0.00,0.00/600x450?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Fitchie Creek
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Fitchie creek is a great place to fish with a lot of species of fish mainly largemouth bass and bluegill. There are a lot of ponds in the area that contain a lot of pb fish. You can use a range of baits and lures from live bait, to natural baits, and regular lures. Overall, fitchie creek is a great place to fish for people of all ages.
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