🐟 What fish can you catch in Waukegan?

Most commonly caught species around Waukegan , IL : Largemouth bass - 42,456 reported catches Bluegill - 4,811 reported catches Northern pike - 4,607 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,277 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,977 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waukegan fishing reports?

The latest Waukegan , IL fishing reports are: @JulianWalker25 reported a nice Yellow bass at Crystal Lake Outlet . @JulianWalker25 reported a nice Walleye at Crystal Lake Outlet . @JulianWalker25 reported a nice Black crappie at Crystal Lake Outlet . @JulianWalker25 reported a nice Walleye at Algonquin Dam . @charles913 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Algonquin Dam . .

Fishing in Waukegan, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waukegan, Illinois?

Anglers in Waukegan , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Independence Grove , Gages Lake , Lake Zurich , Big Bear Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Waukegan

Latest Waukegan fishing reports

Yellow bass

Crystal Lake Outlet

length · weight

Walleye

Crystal Lake Outlet

22 in · 3 lb

Black crappie

Crystal Lake Outlet

length · weight

Walleye

Algonquin Dam

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Algonquin Dam

length · weight

Green sunfish

Crystal Lake Outlet

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Independence Grove

length · weight

Green sunfish

Crystal Lake Outlet

length · weight

Bluegill

Crystal Lake Outlet

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Michigan (IL)

length · weight

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FAQ about Waukegan fishing

Anglers in Waukegan, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Independence Grove, Gages Lake, Lake Zurich, and Big Bear Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Waukegan, IL:

Largemouth bass - 42,456 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,811 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,607 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,277 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,977 reported catches

The latest Waukegan, IL fishing reports are:

@JulianWalker25 reported a nice Yellow bass at Crystal Lake Outlet.
@JulianWalker25 reported a nice Walleye at Crystal Lake Outlet.
@JulianWalker25 reported a nice Black crappie at Crystal Lake Outlet.
@JulianWalker25 reported a nice Walleye at Algonquin Dam.
@charles913 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Algonquin Dam.

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