🐟 What fish can you catch in Lincolnwood?

Most commonly caught species around Lincolnwood , IL : Largemouth bass - 52,678 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,942 reported catches Bluegill - 6,524 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,776 reported catches Common carp - 4,501 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lincolnwood fishing reports?

The latest Lincolnwood , IL fishing reports are: @JaySunfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake . @adrianbafia reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Calumet Sag Channel . @wade.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Lake . @denispool reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Northside Park Lake . @denispool reported a nice Black crappie at Northside Park Lake . .

Fishing in Lincolnwood, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lincolnwood, Illinois?

Anglers in Lincolnwood , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Skokie Lagoons , River Park , North Shore Channel , Lake Glenview , Lake Opeka .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Lincolnwood

Latest Lincolnwood fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Wolf Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Calumet Sag Channel

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Channel catfish

Heritage Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Northside Park Lake

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Black crappie

Northside Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Banana Lake

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Largemouth bass

Belly Deep Slough

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

Fox River

25 in · 18 lb

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Northern pike

25 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Lincolnwood

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 species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lincolnwood fishing

Anglers in Lincolnwood, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Skokie Lagoons, River Park, North Shore Channel, Lake Glenview, and Lake Opeka.

Most commonly caught species around Lincolnwood, IL:

Largemouth bass - 52,678 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,942 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,524 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,776 reported catches
Common carp - 4,501 reported catches

The latest Lincolnwood, IL fishing reports are:

@JaySunfish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolf Lake.
@adrianbafia reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Calumet Sag Channel.
@wade.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Lake.
@denispool reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Northside Park Lake.
@denispool reported a nice Black crappie at Northside Park Lake.

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