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Fishing in Eagle Lake, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Eagle Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Common carp
Common carp

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Black crappie

Tinley Park Pond

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Creek chub

Salt Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lake Dave

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Largemouth bass

Lake Dave

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Largemouth bass

Arrowhead Lake

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Bluegill

Lake Dave

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Lake Dave

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Lake Dave

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Arrowhead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Arrowhead Lake

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About Eagle Lake fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Eagle Lake, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 25,054 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,738 catches for Bluegill, and 3,236 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Eagle Lake

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 April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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41°22′12.7″N 87°33′18.7″W
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FAQ about Eagle Lake fishing

Anglers in Eagle Lake, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River, Maynard Lake (Centennial Park), Hickory Creek, Rock Creek, and Cedar Lake.
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