🐟 What fish can you catch in South Elgin?

Most commonly caught species around South Elgin , IL : Largemouth bass - 68,167 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,857 reported catches Bluegill - 7,310 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,866 reported catches Common carp - 4,178 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Elgin fishing reports?

The latest South Elgin , IL fishing reports are: @harley-boatman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Wonder Lake . @Gibbo610 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at The Park at Auburn Lakes . @wade.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Lake . @denispool reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Northside Park Lake . @denispool reported a nice Black crappie at Northside Park Lake . .

Fishing in South Elgin, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in South Elgin, Illinois?

Anglers in South Elgin , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , West Branch Du Page River , Mallard Lake , Harrier Lake , Saint Charles South Lake .

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

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Top fish species in South Elgin

Latest South Elgin fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

Wonder Lake

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Yellow bullhead

The Park at Auburn Lakes

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Channel catfish

Heritage Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Northside Park Lake

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Black crappie

Northside Park Lake

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Northern pike

Hoffman Park Pond

29 in · 5 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

Banana Lake

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Largemouth bass

Belly Deep Slough

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

Fox River

25 in · 18 lb

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Fishing regulations in South Elgin

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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 5, 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 South Elgin fishing

Anglers in South Elgin, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, West Branch Du Page River, Mallard Lake, Harrier Lake, and Saint Charles South Lake.

Most commonly caught species around South Elgin, IL:

Largemouth bass - 68,167 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,857 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,310 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,866 reported catches
Common carp - 4,178 reported catches

The latest South Elgin, IL fishing reports are:

@harley-boatman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Wonder Lake.
@Gibbo610 reported a nice Yellow bullhead at The Park at Auburn Lakes.
@wade.w reported a nice Channel catfish at Heritage Lake.
@denispool reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Northside Park Lake.
@denispool reported a nice Black crappie at Northside Park Lake.

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