🐟 What fish can you catch in Joliet?

Most commonly caught species around Joliet , IL : Largemouth bass - 41,894 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,590 reported catches Bluegill - 4,658 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,303 reported catches Common carp - 2,426 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Joliet fishing reports?

The latest Joliet , IL fishing reports are: @kwndanine reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River . @alton-ortega reported a nice Bluegill at Brittany Lake . @alton-ortega reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Brittany Lake . @alton-ortega reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Brittany Lake . @paulgarcia13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherrywood East . .

Fishing in Joliet, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Joliet, Illinois?

Anglers in Joliet , IL recommend these top fishing spots: DuPage River , Heidecke Lake , Hickory Creek , I & M Canal , Illinois and Michigan Canal .

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

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Top fish species in Joliet

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Channel catfish

Fox River

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Bluegill

Brittany Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Brittany Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Brittany Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cherrywood East

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Largemouth bass

Stony Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Mazon River

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Greengill hybrid

Brittany Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cherrywood East

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Greengill hybrid

Brittany Lake

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Fishing regulations in Joliet

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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 May 3, 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 Joliet fishing

Anglers in Joliet, IL recommend these top fishing spots: DuPage River, Heidecke Lake, Hickory Creek, I & M Canal, and Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Joliet, IL:

Largemouth bass - 41,894 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,590 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,658 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,303 reported catches
Common carp - 2,426 reported catches

The latest Joliet, IL fishing reports are:

@kwndanine reported a nice Channel catfish at Fox River.
@alton-ortega reported a nice Bluegill at Brittany Lake.
@alton-ortega reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Brittany Lake.
@alton-ortega reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Brittany Lake.
@paulgarcia13 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherrywood East.

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