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Fishing in Grayslake, IL

Illinois, United States

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Largemouth bass

Peterson Lake

13 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

Norton Creek

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Northern pike

Independence Grove

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Largemouth bass

Peterson Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Largemouth bass

Norton Creek

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Largemouth bass

Norton Creek

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Northern pike

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

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Northern pike

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

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Largemouth bass

Des Plaines River

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About Grayslake fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Grayslake, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 50,794 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,568 catches for Bluegill, and 5,002 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in Grayslake

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 species as of April 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Grayslake, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Independence Grove, Bangs Lake, Gages Lake, and Lake Zurich.
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