🐟 What fish can you catch in Joliet?

Most commonly caught species around Joliet , IL : Largemouth bass - 51,206 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,521 reported catches Bluegill - 6,350 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,256 reported catches Common carp - 3,085 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Joliet fishing reports?

The latest Joliet , IL fishing reports are: @haidenduffield reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River . @natemoore1979 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River . @jaydennicasio reported a nice Common carp at Lake Waubonsie . @Mickeyman117 reported a nice Channel catfish at Rock Run Rookery . @jaydennicasio reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waubonsie Creek . .

Fishing in Joliet, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Joliet, Illinois?

Anglers in Joliet , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , Des Plaines River , Illinois River , Kankakee River , DuPage River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Joliet

Latest Joliet fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Kankakee River

15 in · 4 lb

Common carp

Lake Waubonsie

21 in · 4 lb 3 oz

Channel catfish

Rock Run Rookery

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Waubonsie Creek

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Clear Lake (Mazonia-Braidwood SFWA)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

10 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Joliet

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 21st, 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

Regulations for

41°31′8″N 88°08′59.6″W

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FAQ about Joliet fishing

Anglers in Joliet, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Des Plaines River, Illinois River, Kankakee River, and DuPage River.

Most commonly caught species around Joliet, IL:

Largemouth bass - 51,206 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,521 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,350 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,256 reported catches
Common carp - 3,085 reported catches

The latest Joliet, IL fishing reports are:

@haidenduffield reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River.
@natemoore1979 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Kankakee River.
@jaydennicasio reported a nice Common carp at Lake Waubonsie.
@Mickeyman117 reported a nice Channel catfish at Rock Run Rookery.
@jaydennicasio reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waubonsie Creek.

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