🐟 What fish can you catch in Dolton?

Most commonly caught species around Dolton , IL : Largemouth bass - 32,558 reported catches Bluegill - 4,925 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,111 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,642 reported catches Common carp - 2,982 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dolton fishing reports?

The latest Dolton , IL fishing reports are: @Teachdove5000 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Michigan (IN) . @TheSherrys reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake . @Ducky1004_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Eldridge Park . @Ducky1004_ reported a nice Black crappie at Eldridge Park . @Ducky1004_ reported a nice Bluegill at Eldridge Park . .

Fishing in Dolton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dolton, Illinois?

Anglers in Dolton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wolf Lake , Calumet Sag Channel , Izaak Walton Preserve , Calumet River , Marquette Lagoon .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Dolton

Latest Dolton fishing reports

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Channel catfish

Lake Michigan (IN)

19 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

Wolf Lake

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Channel catfish

Eldridge Park

16 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

Eldridge Park

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Bluegill

Eldridge Park

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Channel catfish

Lake Michigan (IN)

21 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

Cherrywood East

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Eldridge Park

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Eldridge Park

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Largemouth bass

Stony Creek

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Fishing regulations in Dolton

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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 Dolton fishing

Anglers in Dolton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wolf Lake, Calumet Sag Channel, Izaak Walton Preserve, Calumet River, and Marquette Lagoon.

Most commonly caught species around Dolton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 32,558 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,925 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,111 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,642 reported catches
Common carp - 2,982 reported catches

The latest Dolton, IL fishing reports are:

@Teachdove5000 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Michigan (IN).
@TheSherrys reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake.
@Ducky1004_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Eldridge Park.
@Ducky1004_ reported a nice Black crappie at Eldridge Park.
@Ducky1004_ reported a nice Bluegill at Eldridge Park.

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