🐟 What fish can you catch in Hopkins Park?

Most commonly caught species around Hopkins Park , IL : Largemouth bass - 5,907 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 969 reported catches Bluegill - 960 reported catches Channel catfish - 783 reported catches Black crappie - 377 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hopkins Park fishing reports?

The latest Hopkins Park , IL fishing reports are: @zzzzzzz reported a nice Common carp at Cedar Lake . @gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo . @anthony.santor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Frankfort Lakeview Park Pond . @mattvalant reported a nice Green sunfish at J C Murphy Lake . @tomtomthefishingbomb reported a nice Common carp at Cedar Lake . .

Fishing in Hopkins Park, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hopkins Park, Illinois?

Anglers in Hopkins Park , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River , Iroquois River , J C Murphy Lake , Hieland Lakes Nature Preserve , Soldier Creek .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Hopkins Park

Latest Hopkins Park fishing reports

Common carp

Cedar Lake

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Smallmouth buffalo

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Largemouth bass

Frankfort Lakeview Park Pond

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Green sunfish

J C Murphy Lake

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Common carp

Cedar Lake

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Common carp

Cedar Lake

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Largemouth bass

Monee Reservoir

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Common carp

Cedar Lake

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Striped bass

Cedar Lake

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Rainbow trout

Lake Manteno

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Fishing regulations in Hopkins Park

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

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41°04′8.4″N 87°36′21.6″W

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FAQ about Hopkins Park fishing

Anglers in Hopkins Park, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kankakee River, Iroquois River, J C Murphy Lake, Hieland Lakes Nature Preserve, and Soldier Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Hopkins Park, IL:

Largemouth bass - 5,907 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 969 reported catches
Bluegill - 960 reported catches
Channel catfish - 783 reported catches
Black crappie - 377 reported catches

The latest Hopkins Park, IL fishing reports are:

@zzzzzzz reported a nice Common carp at Cedar Lake.
@gaigecannon reported a nice Smallmouth buffalo.
@anthony.santor reported a nice Largemouth bass at Frankfort Lakeview Park Pond.
@mattvalant reported a nice Green sunfish at J C Murphy Lake.
@tomtomthefishingbomb reported a nice Common carp at Cedar Lake.

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