🐟 What fish can you catch in Geneva?

Most commonly caught species around Geneva , IL : Largemouth bass - 62,210 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,151 reported catches Bluegill - 6,784 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,698 reported catches Common carp - 3,933 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Geneva fishing reports?

The latest Geneva , IL fishing reports are: @kwndanine reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River . @Ducky1004_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Eldridge Park . @Ducky1004_ reported a nice Black crappie at Eldridge Park . @Ducky1004_ reported a nice Bluegill at Eldridge Park . @ethanaldrete reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Algonquin Dam . .

Fishing in Geneva, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Geneva, Illinois?

Anglers in Geneva , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , West Branch Du Page River , Mallard Lake , Harrier Lake , Saint Charles South Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Geneva

Latest Geneva fishing reports

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Channel catfish

Fox River

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Channel catfish

Eldridge Park

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Black crappie

Eldridge Park

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Bluegill

Eldridge Park

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Smallmouth bass

Algonquin Dam

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Largemouth bass

Bangs Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cherrywood East

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Eldridge Park

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Eldridge Park

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Largemouth bass

Stony Creek

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Fishing regulations in Geneva

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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 3, 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 Geneva fishing

Anglers in Geneva, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, West Branch Du Page River, Mallard Lake, Harrier Lake, and Saint Charles South Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Geneva, IL:

Largemouth bass - 62,210 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,151 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,784 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,698 reported catches
Common carp - 3,933 reported catches

The latest Geneva, IL fishing reports are:

@kwndanine reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River.
@Ducky1004_ reported a nice Channel catfish at Eldridge Park.
@Ducky1004_ reported a nice Black crappie at Eldridge Park.
@Ducky1004_ reported a nice Bluegill at Eldridge Park.
@ethanaldrete reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Algonquin Dam.

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