Fishing in Gurnee, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gurnee, Illinois?

Anglers in Gurnee , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Des Plaines River , Lake Michigan (WI) , Lake Michigan (IL) , Independence Grove .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Gurnee?

Most commonly caught species around Gurnee , IL : Largemouth bass - 55,268 reported catches Bluegill - 7,500 reported catches Northern pike - 5,490 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,391 reported catches Black crappie - 3,864 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Gurnee fishing reports?

The latest Gurnee , IL fishing reports are: @L0serFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwind Lake . @jacob-ostergaard reported a nice Great white shark at Lake Louise . @jacob-ostergaard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise . @mdzi9459 reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River . @kurtiswillems reported a nice Largemouth bass at Poerio Park West Pond . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Gurnee

Latest Gurnee fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Southwind Lake

12 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Great white shark

Lake Louise

70 in · 134 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Louise

30 in · 15 lb

Northern pike

Des Plaines River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Poerio Park West Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Poerio Park West Pond

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Woodscreek Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Prairie Walk Park Lake

4 in · 2 oz

Pumpkinseed

Lake Tranquility

6 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Eagle Park Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Gurnee

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 June 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°22′14.9″N 87°56′21.1″W

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FAQ about Gurnee fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Gurnee, Illinois?

Anglers in Gurnee, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Des Plaines River, Lake Michigan (WI), Lake Michigan (IL), and Independence Grove.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Gurnee?

Most commonly caught species around Gurnee, IL:

Largemouth bass - 55,268 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,500 reported catches
Northern pike - 5,490 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,391 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,864 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Gurnee fishing reports?

The latest Gurnee, IL fishing reports are:

@L0serFishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Southwind Lake.
@jacob-ostergaard reported a nice Great white shark at Lake Louise.
@jacob-ostergaard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Louise.
@mdzi9459 reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River.
@kurtiswillems reported a nice Largemouth bass at Poerio Park West Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Gurnee?

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