🐟 What fish can you catch in Sycamore?

Most commonly caught species around Sycamore , IL : Largemouth bass - 37,923 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 7,854 reported catches Bluegill - 4,368 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,114 reported catches Common carp - 2,385 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sycamore fishing reports?

The latest Sycamore , IL fishing reports are: @NLBNBluegillMaster reported a nice Tiger trout at Loon Lake . @TwoBrosFishing reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Fishing in Sycamore, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sycamore, Illinois?

Anglers in Sycamore , IL recommend these top fishing spots: South Branch Kishwaukee River , Old Mill Park , North Cambridge Lake , East Lagoon , Sycamore Lake Rotary Park .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Sycamore

Latest Sycamore fishing reports

Tiger trout

Loon Lake

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Fox River

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Smallmouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

Fox River

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Fox River

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Fox River

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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Fox River

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Northern pike

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Fishing regulations in Sycamore

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 May 3rd, 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

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Open

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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°59′42.4″N 88°40′52.3″W

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FAQ about Sycamore fishing

Anglers in Sycamore, IL recommend these top fishing spots: South Branch Kishwaukee River, Old Mill Park, North Cambridge Lake, East Lagoon, and Sycamore Lake Rotary Park.

Most commonly caught species around Sycamore, IL:

Largemouth bass - 37,923 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 7,854 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,368 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,114 reported catches
Common carp - 2,385 reported catches

The latest Sycamore, IL fishing reports are:

@NLBNBluegillMaster reported a nice Tiger trout at Loon Lake.
@TwoBrosFishing reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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