🐟 What fish can you catch in Hazel Crest?

Most commonly caught species around Hazel Crest , IL : Largemouth bass - 38,683 reported catches Bluegill - 5,391 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,796 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,495 reported catches Common carp - 3,150 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hazel Crest fishing reports?

The latest Hazel Crest , IL fishing reports are: @MetalDad333 reported a nice Shorthead redhorse . @KitsuneKatches reported a nice Green sunfish at Butterfield Creek . @Jameskline.wi reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Michigan (IN) . @Jameskline.wi reported a nice White sucker at Lake Michigan (IN) . @davidddill reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois and Michigan Canal . .

Fishing in Hazel Crest, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hazel Crest, Illinois?

Anglers in Hazel Crest , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wolf Lake , Calumet Sag Channel , Maple Lake , Izaak Walton Preserve , Calumet River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Hazel Crest

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Shorthead redhorse

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Green sunfish

Butterfield Creek

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Rainbow trout

Lake Michigan (IN)

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White sucker

Lake Michigan (IN)

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Largemouth bass

Illinois and Michigan Canal

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Largemouth bass

Marley Creek

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Walleye

Wolf Lake

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Smallmouth bass

DuPage River

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Smallmouth bass

DuPage River

16 in · 2 lb

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Pumpkinseed

Diversey Harbor

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Fishing regulations in Hazel Crest

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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 April 24, 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 Hazel Crest fishing

Anglers in Hazel Crest, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wolf Lake, Calumet Sag Channel, Maple Lake, Izaak Walton Preserve, and Calumet River.

Most commonly caught species around Hazel Crest, IL:

Largemouth bass - 38,683 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,391 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,796 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,495 reported catches
Common carp - 3,150 reported catches

The latest Hazel Crest, IL fishing reports are:

@MetalDad333 reported a nice Shorthead redhorse.
@KitsuneKatches reported a nice Green sunfish at Butterfield Creek.
@Jameskline.wi reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Michigan (IN).
@Jameskline.wi reported a nice White sucker at Lake Michigan (IN).
@davidddill reported a nice Largemouth bass at Illinois and Michigan Canal.

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