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Fishing in Vernon Hills, IL

Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Vernon Hills

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Northern pike
Northern pike

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Walleye

Pistakee Lake

16 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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White crappie

Heritage Lake

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Pumpkinseed

Ginger Creek

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White crappie

4 in · 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

Eagle Park Pond

11 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Du Page River

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Smallmouth bass

West Branch Du Page River

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

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About Vernon Hills fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Vernon Hills, Illinois. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 65,270 catches for Largemouth bass, 9,103 catches for Bluegill, and 6,411 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Vernon 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 May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

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42°14′2.4″N 87°57′38.9″W
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FAQ about Vernon Hills fishing

Anglers in Vernon Hills, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, Des Plaines River, Lake Michigan (IL), Independence Grove, and Bangs Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Vernon Hills, IL:
The latest Vernon Hills, IL fishing reports are:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Vernon Hills, IL was a 13 ft / 14.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fallocco at Big Bend Lake on August 14, 2019.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Vernon Hills, IL was a 13 ft / 881 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @lexer72 at Skokie Lagoons on July 12, 2020.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Vernon Hills, IL was a 12 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @smalliesmasher at Fox River on June 2, 2015.

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