🐟 What fish can you catch in Elgin?

Most commonly caught species around Elgin , IL : Largemouth bass - 66,283 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,815 reported catches Bluegill - 7,175 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,743 reported catches Northern pike - 4,012 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elgin fishing reports?

The latest Elgin , IL fishing reports are: @Phoenix1005 reported a nice Creek chub . @Nixco reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal . @fisher_of_men_2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Happy Acres Park . @rodrigocallejas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hooks Lake . .

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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Illinois, United States

Top fish species in Elgin

Latest Elgin fishing reports

Creek chub

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Happy Acres Park

17 in · 3 lb

Prarie Park

8 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Hooks Lake

length · weight

Muskellunge

Fox River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ida Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ida Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Skokie Lagoons

16 in · 3 lb

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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 - 66,283 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,815 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,175 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,743 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,012 reported catches

The latest Elgin, IL fishing reports are:

@Phoenix1005 reported a nice Creek chub.
@Nixco reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.
@fisher_of_men_2 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Happy Acres Park.
@rodrigocallejas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hooks Lake.

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: