🐟 What fish can you catch in Ridgewood?

Most commonly caught species around Ridgewood , IL : Largemouth bass - 56,013 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,196 reported catches Bluegill - 7,169 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,681 reported catches Common carp - 3,949 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ridgewood fishing reports?

The latest Ridgewood , IL fishing reports are: @Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Gotembigtime reported a nice Muskellunge at Fox River . @martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake . @martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake . @michael-perreault reported a nice Common carp at Fox River . .

Fishing in Ridgewood, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ridgewood, Illinois?

Anglers in Ridgewood , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Illinois River , West Branch Du Page River , Kankakee River , DuPage River .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Ridgewood

Latest Ridgewood fishing reports

Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

Muskellunge

Fox River

37 in · 11 lb

Largemouth bass

Arrowhead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Arrowhead Lake

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Common carp

Fox River

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Bluegill

Mastodon Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prince Pond

10 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

Fox River

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Bluegill

Mastodon Lake

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White bass

Fox River

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Fishing regulations in Ridgewood

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 April 17th, 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

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°32′2.4″N 88°02′37″W

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FAQ about Ridgewood fishing

Anglers in Ridgewood, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Illinois River, West Branch Du Page River, Kankakee River, and DuPage River.

Most commonly caught species around Ridgewood, IL:

Largemouth bass - 56,013 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,196 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,169 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,681 reported catches
Common carp - 3,949 reported catches

The latest Ridgewood, IL fishing reports are:

@Oax reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Gotembigtime reported a nice Muskellunge at Fox River.
@martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake.
@martypavlik reported a nice Largemouth bass at Arrowhead Lake.
@michael-perreault reported a nice Common carp at Fox River.

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