🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Forest?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Forest , IL : Largemouth bass - 52,147 reported catches Bluegill - 6,331 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,987 reported catches Northern pike - 4,382 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,270 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Forest fishing reports?

The latest Lake Forest , IL fishing reports are: @quentin-moore reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Murphy Lake . @quentin-moore reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Murphy Lake . @JaySunfish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River . @lukehasapis reported a nice Bluegill at Murphy Lake . @ottonymous reported a nice Greengill hybrid at North Pond . .

Fishing in Lake Forest, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Forest, Illinois?

Anglers in Lake Forest , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Independence Grove , Skokie Lagoons , Gages Lake , Lake Glenview , Big Bear Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Lake Forest

Latest Lake Forest fishing reports

Pumpkinseed

Murphy Lake

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Pumpkinseed

Murphy Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Bluegill

Murphy Lake

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Greengill hybrid

North Pond

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

Independence Grove

40 in · 10 lb 3 oz

Black crappie

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Bluegill

Eldridge Park

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Largemouth bass

Heron Bay

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FAQ about Lake Forest fishing

Anglers in Lake Forest, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Independence Grove, Skokie Lagoons, Gages Lake, Lake Glenview, and Big Bear Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Forest, IL:

Largemouth bass - 52,147 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,331 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,987 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,382 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,270 reported catches

The latest Lake Forest, IL fishing reports are:

@quentin-moore reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Murphy Lake.
@quentin-moore reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Murphy Lake.
@JaySunfish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River.
@lukehasapis reported a nice Bluegill at Murphy Lake.
@ottonymous reported a nice Greengill hybrid at North Pond.

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