🐟 What fish can you catch in McHenry?

Most commonly caught species around McHenry , IL : Largemouth bass - 58,690 reported catches Bluegill - 6,857 reported catches Northern pike - 5,987 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,964 reported catches Black crappie - 3,651 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest McHenry fishing reports?

The latest McHenry , IL fishing reports are: @2turntfishing reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Fish Lake . @jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River . @jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River . @jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River . @jaimebrian reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River . .

Fishing in McHenry, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in McHenry, Illinois?

Anglers in McHenry , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) , Bangs Lake , Kishwaukee River , Lake Zurich .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in McHenry

Latest McHenry fishing reports

Pumpkinseed

Fish Lake

5 in · 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Northern pike

Des Plaines River

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Black crappie

Channel Lake

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Black crappie

Des Plaines River

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Northern pike

Des Plaines River

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Northern pike

Des Plaines River

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Largemouth bass

Salt Creek

20 in · 4 lb 1 oz

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Fishing regulations in McHenry

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.

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FAQ about McHenry fishing

Anglers in McHenry, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), Bangs Lake, Kishwaukee River, and Lake Zurich.

Most commonly caught species around McHenry, IL:

Largemouth bass - 58,690 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,857 reported catches
Northern pike - 5,987 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,964 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,651 reported catches

The latest McHenry, IL fishing reports are:

@2turntfishing reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Fish Lake.
@jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River.
@jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River.
@jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River.
@jaimebrian reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River.

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