🐟 What fish can you catch in Gilberts?

Most commonly caught species around Gilberts , IL : Largemouth bass - 73,079 reported catches Bluegill - 9,060 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,002 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,202 reported catches Northern pike - 4,655 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gilberts fishing reports?

The latest Gilberts , IL fishing reports are: @AJ_Grippo reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Branch Du Page River . @AJ_Grippo reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Branch Du Page River . @Issi11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Park Lake . @TheNoahDuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prince Pond . .

Fishing in Gilberts, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gilberts, Illinois?

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

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Gilberts

Latest Gilberts fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

East Branch Du Page River

13 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

East Branch Du Page River

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Spencer Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Prince Pond

9 in · 6 oz

Hampton Park (Prince Crossing Park Pond)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Spencer Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Maryknoll

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Elliott Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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White crappie

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Fishing regulations in Gilberts

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°06′34.9″N 88°22′17.4″W

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FAQ about Gilberts fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Gilberts, IL:

Largemouth bass - 73,079 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,060 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,002 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,202 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,655 reported catches

The latest Gilberts, IL fishing reports are:

@AJ_Grippo reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Branch Du Page River.
@AJ_Grippo reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Branch Du Page River.
@Issi11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Park Lake.
@TheNoahDuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prince Pond.

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