🐟 What fish can you catch in Markham?

Most commonly caught species around Markham , IL : Largemouth bass - 40,553 reported catches Bluegill - 5,615 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,603 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,587 reported catches Common carp - 3,444 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Markham fishing reports?

The latest Markham , IL fishing reports are: @NeronSiete reported a nice Common carp at Chicago River . @NeronSiete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicago River . @NeronSiete reported a nice Common carp at Chicago River . @Bonesafidefishing reported a nice Chinook salmon at Lake Michigan (IN) . @Teachdove5000 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Michigan (IN) . .

Fishing in Markham, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Markham, Illinois?

Anglers in Markham , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wolf Lake , Calumet Sag Channel , Maple Lake , Izaak Walton Preserve , Calumet River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Markham

Latest Markham fishing reports

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Common carp

Chicago River

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Largemouth bass

Chicago River

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Common carp

Chicago River

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Chinook salmon

Lake Michigan (IN)

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16 hours ago

Channel catfish

Lake Michigan (IN)

19 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

Wolf Lake

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Channel catfish

Eldridge Park

16 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

Eldridge Park

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Bluegill

Eldridge Park

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Channel catfish

Lake Michigan (IN)

21 in · 5 lb

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Fishing regulations in Markham

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 3, 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 Markham fishing

Anglers in Markham, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Wolf Lake, Calumet Sag Channel, Maple Lake, Izaak Walton Preserve, and Calumet River.

Most commonly caught species around Markham, IL:

Largemouth bass - 40,553 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,615 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,603 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,587 reported catches
Common carp - 3,444 reported catches

The latest Markham, IL fishing reports are:

@NeronSiete reported a nice Common carp at Chicago River.
@NeronSiete reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chicago River.
@NeronSiete reported a nice Common carp at Chicago River.
@Bonesafidefishing reported a nice Chinook salmon at Lake Michigan (IN).
@Teachdove5000 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Michigan (IN).

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