🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockford?

Most commonly caught species around Rockford , IL : Largemouth bass - 7,456 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,639 reported catches Bluegill - 919 reported catches Channel catfish - 859 reported catches Northern pike - 644 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rockford fishing reports?

The latest Rockford , IL fishing reports are: @georgehon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Candlewick Lake . @grant.covert reported a nice Largemouth bass at Devonaire Farms . @georgehon reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Belvidere Park . @jaredweisbrodt reported a nice Common carp at East Lagoon . @gigiacosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Four Lakes . .

Fishing in Rockford, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rockford, Illinois?

Anglers in Rockford , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kishwaukee River , Pierce Lake , Candlewick Lake , Four Lakes , Olson Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Rockford

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Largemouth bass

Candlewick Lake

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Largemouth bass

Devonaire Farms

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Smallmouth bass

Belvidere Park

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Common carp

East Lagoon

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Largemouth bass

Four Lakes

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Largemouth bass

Pierce Lake

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Channel catfish

Riverside Park

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Golden redhorse

Rock River (IL, WI)

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Largemouth bass

Rock Cut Crossing

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Largemouth bass

Olson Lake

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Fishing regulations in Rockford

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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 April 17, 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 Rockford fishing

Anglers in Rockford, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Kishwaukee River, Pierce Lake, Candlewick Lake, Four Lakes, and Olson Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Rockford, IL:

Largemouth bass - 7,456 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,639 reported catches
Bluegill - 919 reported catches
Channel catfish - 859 reported catches
Northern pike - 644 reported catches

The latest Rockford, IL fishing reports are:

@georgehon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Candlewick Lake.
@grant.covert reported a nice Largemouth bass at Devonaire Farms.
@georgehon reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Belvidere Park.
@jaredweisbrodt reported a nice Common carp at East Lagoon.
@gigiacosta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Four Lakes.

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