🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Forest?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Forest, Illinois: Largemouth bass - 53,667 reported catches Bluegill - 6,982 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,060 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,698 reported catches Northern pike - 4,468 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Lake Forest fishing reports?

The latest Lake Forest , IL fishing reports are: @luckmalpanditharathna reported a nice Coho salmon at Lake Michigan (IL) . @luckmalpanditharathna reported a nice Sea trout at Lake Michigan (IL) . @natetornado reported a nice Largemouth bass . @natetornado reported a nice Black crappie .

Fishing in Lake Forest, IL

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

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

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

Lake Michigan (IL)

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Coho salmon

Lake Michigan (IL)

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Sea trout

Lake Michigan (IL)

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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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)

20 in · 5 lb

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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.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Forest, Illinois:

Largemouth bass - 53,667 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,982 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,060 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,698 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,468 reported catches

The latest Lake Forest, IL fishing reports are:

@luckmalpanditharathna reported a nice Coho salmon at Lake Michigan (IL).
@luckmalpanditharathna reported a nice Sea trout at Lake Michigan (IL).
@natetornado reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@natetornado reported a nice Black crappie.

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: