🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Forest?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Forest , IL : Largemouth bass - 51,749 reported catches Bluegill - 6,207 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,961 reported catches Northern pike - 4,351 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,245 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Forest fishing reports?

The latest Lake Forest , IL fishing reports are: @Sigma_Syndicate reported a nice Steelhead at Pike River . @Sigma_Syndicate reported a nice Steelhead at Pike River . @Sigma_Syndicate reported a nice Steelhead at Pike River . @NDP_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Salt Creek . @gavinfeck reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) . .

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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Illinois, United States

Top fish species in Lake Forest

Latest Lake Forest fishing reports

Steelhead

Pike River

length · weight

Steelhead

Pike River

length · weight

Steelhead

Pike River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Salt Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

21 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Northside Park Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Chicago River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chicago River

length · weight

Black crappie

Fox Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Northern pike

Skokie Lagoons

20 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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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 - 51,749 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,207 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,961 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,351 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,245 reported catches

The latest Lake Forest, IL fishing reports are:

@Sigma_Syndicate reported a nice Steelhead at Pike River.
@Sigma_Syndicate reported a nice Steelhead at Pike River.
@Sigma_Syndicate reported a nice Steelhead at Pike River.
@NDP_Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Salt Creek.
@gavinfeck reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area).

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: