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Fishing in Lake Forest, IL

Illinois, United States

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Lake Michigan (IL)

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Coho salmon

Lake Michigan (IL)

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Sea trout

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Largemouth bass

Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir)

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About Lake Forest fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Lake Forest, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 53,667 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,982 catches for Bluegill, and 5,060 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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wonderbe +314 others fished here since December 2024

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FAQ about Lake Forest fishing

Anglers in Lake Forest, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Skokie River, Lake Eleanor, Skokie Lagoons, and Potawatomi Pond.
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