Fishing in Palos Hills, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Palos Hills, Illinois?

Anglers in Palos Hills , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Lake Michigan (IL) , Calumet Sag Channel , Salt Creek , Maple Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Palos Hills?

Most commonly caught species around Palos Hills , IL : Largemouth bass - 78,876 reported catches Bluegill - 11,489 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,961 reported catches Channel catfish - 7,663 reported catches Common carp - 6,780 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Palos Hills fishing reports?

The latest Palos Hills , IL fishing reports are: @crawfordstacy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake George . @edwardstryzek reported a nice Green sunfish at Cedar Lake . @edwardstryzek reported a nice White crappie at Cedar Lake . @edwardstryzek reported a nice Walleye at Cedar Lake . @TyTrout_27 reported a nice Bluegill at Maywood Sportsmen's Club Pond . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Palos Hills

Latest Palos Hills fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake George

length · weight

Green sunfish

Cedar Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Cedar Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Cedar Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Maywood Sportsmen's Club Pond

length · weight

White bass

Calumet Sag Channel

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cornerstone Lakes Park

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Skokie Lagoons

length · weight

Channel catfish

Heritage Park

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Fox River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Palos Hills

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 Largemouth bass as of September 10th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Additional information

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°41′55″N 87°49′35.8″W

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FAQ about Palos Hills fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Palos Hills, Illinois?

Anglers in Palos Hills, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Lake Michigan (IL), Calumet Sag Channel, Salt Creek, and Maple Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Palos Hills?

Most commonly caught species around Palos Hills, IL:

Largemouth bass - 78,876 reported catches
Bluegill - 11,489 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,961 reported catches
Channel catfish - 7,663 reported catches
Common carp - 6,780 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Palos Hills fishing reports?

The latest Palos Hills, IL fishing reports are:

@crawfordstacy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake George.
@edwardstryzek reported a nice Green sunfish at Cedar Lake.
@edwardstryzek reported a nice White crappie at Cedar Lake.
@edwardstryzek reported a nice Walleye at Cedar Lake.
@TyTrout_27 reported a nice Bluegill at Maywood Sportsmen's Club Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Palos Hills?

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