🐟 What fish can you catch in Midlothian?

Most commonly caught species around Midlothian , IL : Largemouth bass - 47,518 reported catches Bluegill - 6,701 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,105 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,041 reported catches Common carp - 4,151 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Midlothian fishing reports?

The latest Midlothian , IL fishing reports are: @LeoFish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Montrose Harbor . @Mikolaj_Szymon reported a nice Japanese white crucian carp at Calumet Sag Channel . @adrianogrodny reported a nice Largemouth bass at Connemara Park . @grahamwright1089 reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Twin Lakes Park . @domenicomartinez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake George . .

Fishing in Midlothian, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Midlothian, Illinois?

Anglers in Midlothian , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Wolf Lake , Lake Michigan (IL) , Calumet Sag Channel , Lake Michigan (IN) .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Midlothian

Latest Midlothian fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

Montrose Harbor

21 in · 5 lb

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Japanese white crucian carp

Calumet Sag Channel

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Largemouth bass

Connemara Park

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Greengill hybrid

Twin Lakes Park

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Largemouth bass

Lake George

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Largemouth bass

Heritage Pond

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Largemouth bass

Willow Pond Park

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Largemouth bass

Derby Glen Pond

21 in · 4 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

Lake Sedgewick

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Midlothian

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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 July 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 Midlothian fishing

Anglers in Midlothian, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Wolf Lake, Lake Michigan (IL), Calumet Sag Channel, and Lake Michigan (IN).

Most commonly caught species around Midlothian, IL:

Largemouth bass - 47,518 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,701 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,105 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,041 reported catches
Common carp - 4,151 reported catches

The latest Midlothian, IL fishing reports are:

@LeoFish reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Montrose Harbor.
@Mikolaj_Szymon reported a nice Japanese white crucian carp at Calumet Sag Channel.
@adrianogrodny reported a nice Largemouth bass at Connemara Park.
@grahamwright1089 reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Twin Lakes Park.
@domenicomartinez reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake George.

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