🐟 What fish can you catch in Niles?

Most commonly caught species around Niles , IL : Largemouth bass - 61,834 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,047 reported catches Bluegill - 7,388 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,222 reported catches Common carp - 4,955 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Niles fishing reports?

The latest Niles , IL fishing reports are: @lazargrmusa reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fox River . @artjim27 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @mdzi9459 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bullfrog Lake . @Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park) . @RyanDeGraf reported a nice Common carp at Lake Ellyn . .

Fishing in Niles, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Niles, Illinois?

Anglers in Niles , IL recommend these top fishing spots: South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir) , Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir) , Skokie Lagoons , River Park , North Shore Channel .

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

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Top fish species in Niles

Latest Niles fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Fox River

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Bullfrog Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cary Lake (Rotary Park)

21 in · 4 lb

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Common carp

Lake Ellyn

23 in · 6 lb

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Shorthead redhorse

Fox River

18 in · 3 lb

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Northern pike

Saint Charles South Lake

38 in · 14 lb

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Common carp

Prarie Park

18 in · 4 lb

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Walleye

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

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Largemouth bass

Independence Grove

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Fishing regulations in Niles

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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 May 1, 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 Niles fishing

Anglers in Niles, IL recommend these top fishing spots: South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir), Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir), Skokie Lagoons, River Park, and North Shore Channel.

Most commonly caught species around Niles, IL:

Largemouth bass - 61,834 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,047 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,388 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,222 reported catches
Common carp - 4,955 reported catches

The latest Niles, IL fishing reports are:

@lazargrmusa reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fox River.
@artjim27 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@mdzi9459 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bullfrog Lake.
@Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park).
@RyanDeGraf reported a nice Common carp at Lake Ellyn.

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