🐟 What fish can you catch in Elwood?

Most commonly caught species around Elwood , IL : Largemouth bass - 41,826 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,343 reported catches Bluegill - 4,833 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,198 reported catches Common carp - 2,167 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elwood fishing reports?

The latest Elwood , IL fishing reports are: @Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass . @martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake . @martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake . @nonamesuser reported a nice Bluegill at Mastodon Lake . @TheNoahDuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prince Pond . .

Fishing in Elwood, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elwood, Illinois?

Anglers in Elwood , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Illinois River , Kankakee River , DuPage River , Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Elwood

Latest Elwood fishing reports

Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Arrowhead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Arrowhead Lake

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Bluegill

Mastodon Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prince Pond

10 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

Fox River

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Bluegill

Mastodon Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dog Leg

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Largemouth bass

Mastodon Lake

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Lake Patterson

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Fishing regulations in Elwood

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.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°24′42.5″N 88°08′4.2″W

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FAQ about Elwood fishing

Anglers in Elwood, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Illinois River, Kankakee River, DuPage River, and Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Elwood, IL:

Largemouth bass - 41,826 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,343 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,833 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,198 reported catches
Common carp - 2,167 reported catches

The latest Elwood, IL fishing reports are:

@Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake.
@martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake.
@nonamesuser reported a nice Bluegill at Mastodon Lake.
@TheNoahDuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prince Pond.

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