🐟 What fish can you catch in Waukegan?

Most commonly caught species around Waukegan , IL : Largemouth bass - 41,875 reported catches Bluegill - 4,690 reported catches Northern pike - 4,539 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,240 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,968 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waukegan fishing reports?

The latest Waukegan , IL fishing reports are: @gd7992 reported a nice Largemouth bass at St. Peter's Park . @GrahamBC reported a nice Black crappie at River Park . @damianx reported a nice Chain pickerel at Skokie Lagoons . @TOPWATERADDICTION reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pheasant Valley Park . @AidentL reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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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Illinois, United States

Top fish species in Waukegan

Latest Waukegan fishing reports

Largemouth bass

St. Peter's Park

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Black crappie

River Park

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Chain pickerel

Skokie Lagoons

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Largemouth bass

Pheasant Valley Park

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Largemouth bass

Park Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

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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 - 41,875 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,690 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,539 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,240 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,968 reported catches

The latest Waukegan, IL fishing reports are:

@gd7992 reported a nice Largemouth bass at St. Peter's Park.
@GrahamBC reported a nice Black crappie at River Park.
@damianx reported a nice Chain pickerel at Skokie Lagoons.
@TOPWATERADDICTION reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pheasant Valley Park.
@AidentL reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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: