🐟 What fish can you catch in Grand Ridge?

Most commonly caught species around Grand Ridge , IL : Largemouth bass - 4,587 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 989 reported catches Channel catfish - 816 reported catches Bluegill - 540 reported catches Freshwater drum - 346 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Grand Ridge fishing reports?

The latest Grand Ridge , IL fishing reports are: @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA) . @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA) . @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA) . @anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA) . @dabskies710 reported a nice Walleye at Heidecke Lake . .

Fishing in Grand Ridge, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Grand Ridge, Illinois?

Anglers in Grand Ridge , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Illinois River , LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond , Vermilion River , I & M Canal .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Grand Ridge

Latest Grand Ridge fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

length · weight

Walleye

Heidecke Lake

14 in · 2 lb

Muskellunge

Heidecke Lake

34 in · 10 lb

Largemouth bass

Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Braidwood Power Plant Cooling Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Mendota

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Grand Ridge

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°14′10″N 88°49′51.6″W

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FAQ about Grand Ridge fishing

Anglers in Grand Ridge, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Illinois River, LaSalle County Nuclear Station Cooling Pond, Vermilion River, and I & M Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Grand Ridge, IL:

Largemouth bass - 4,587 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 989 reported catches
Channel catfish - 816 reported catches
Bluegill - 540 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 346 reported catches

The latest Grand Ridge, IL fishing reports are:

@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA).
@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA).
@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA).
@anthonybrandolino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA).
@dabskies710 reported a nice Walleye at Heidecke Lake.

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