🐟 What fish can you catch in Fox Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Fox Lake , IL : Largemouth bass - 51,087 reported catches Bluegill - 6,422 reported catches Northern pike - 6,150 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,816 reported catches Black crappie - 3,251 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fox Lake fishing reports?

The latest Fox Lake , IL fishing reports are: @Flapjack75 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @J-Ching_Fishing reported a nice White crappie . @J-Ching_Fishing reported a nice White crappie . @Max_Ilyash reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Terramere . @Max_Ilyash reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Terramere . .

Fishing in Fox Lake, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fox Lake, Illinois?

Anglers in Fox Lake , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Des Plaines River , Independence Grove , Bangs Lake , Kishwaukee River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Fox Lake

Latest Fox Lake fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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White crappie

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Black crappie

Lake Terramere

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Black crappie

Lake Terramere

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Largemouth bass

Lake Zurich

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cary Lake (Rotary Park)

length · weight

Bluegill

Kimball Hill Park

4 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

Black crappie

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Fox 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 19th, 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

42°25′26″N 88°11′3.8″W

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FAQ about Fox Lake fishing

Anglers in Fox Lake, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Des Plaines River, Independence Grove, Bangs Lake, and Kishwaukee River.

Most commonly caught species around Fox Lake, IL:

Largemouth bass - 51,087 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,422 reported catches
Northern pike - 6,150 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,816 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,251 reported catches

The latest Fox Lake, IL fishing reports are:

@Flapjack75 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@J-Ching_Fishing reported a nice White crappie.
@J-Ching_Fishing reported a nice White crappie.
@Max_Ilyash reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Terramere.
@Max_Ilyash reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Terramere.

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