🐟 What fish can you catch in Elgin?

Most commonly caught species around Elgin , IL : Largemouth bass - 66,935 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,924 reported catches Bluegill - 7,349 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,779 reported catches Northern pike - 4,074 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elgin fishing reports?

The latest Elgin , IL fishing reports are: @Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park) . @colerohde reported a nice Walleye at Fox River . @Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park) . @denyssavytskyy reported a nice Yellow bass at Forest Lake . @charlieziech reported a nice Black crappie . .

Fishing in Elgin, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elgin, Illinois?

Anglers in Elgin , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) , West Branch Du Page River , Mallard Lake , Harrier Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Elgin

Latest Elgin fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Cary Lake (Rotary Park)

23 in · 5 lb

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9 hours ago

Walleye

Fox River

16 in · 1 lb

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13 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Cary Lake (Rotary Park)

20 in · 4 lb

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13 hours ago

Yellow bass

Forest Lake

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13 hours ago

Black crappie

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Black crappie

Mallard Lake

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Largemouth bass

Barrington Road Pond

20 in · 5 lb

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Yellow bullhead

Golfview Lake

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Smallmouth bass

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Black crappie

Mallard Lake

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Fishing regulations in Elgin

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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 2, 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 Elgin fishing

Anglers in Elgin, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), West Branch Du Page River, Mallard Lake, and Harrier Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Elgin, IL:

Largemouth bass - 66,935 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,924 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,349 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,779 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,074 reported catches

The latest Elgin, IL fishing reports are:

@Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park).
@colerohde reported a nice Walleye at Fox River.
@Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park).
@denyssavytskyy reported a nice Yellow bass at Forest Lake.
@charlieziech reported a nice Black crappie.

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