🐟 What fish can you catch in Waukegan?

Most commonly caught species around Waukegan , IL : Largemouth bass - 48,787 reported catches Bluegill - 6,330 reported catches Northern pike - 5,134 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,733 reported catches Black crappie - 3,426 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waukegan fishing reports?

The latest Waukegan , IL fishing reports are: @Tanks.r.us reported a nice Coho salmon at Lake Michigan (IL) . @Tanks.r.us reported a nice Common carp at North Shore Channel . @Tanks.r.us reported a nice Coho salmon at Lake Michigan (IL) . @2turntfishing reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Fish Lake . @jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River . .

Fishing in Waukegan, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waukegan, Illinois?

Anglers in Waukegan , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Michigan (WI) , Des Plaines River , Lake Michigan (IL) , Independence Grove , Lake Zurich .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Waukegan

Latest Waukegan fishing reports

Coho salmon

Lake Michigan (IL)

length · weight

Common carp

North Shore Channel

length · weight

Coho salmon

Lake Michigan (IL)

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Fish Lake

5 in · 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

length · weight

Northern pike

Des Plaines River

length · weight

Green sunfish

12 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Muskellunge

North Shore Channel

70 in · 70 lb

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Fishing regulations in Waukegan

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.

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FAQ about Waukegan fishing

Anglers in Waukegan, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Michigan (WI), Des Plaines River, Lake Michigan (IL), Independence Grove, and Lake Zurich.

Most commonly caught species around Waukegan, IL:

Largemouth bass - 48,787 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,330 reported catches
Northern pike - 5,134 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,733 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,426 reported catches

The latest Waukegan, IL fishing reports are:

@Tanks.r.us reported a nice Coho salmon at Lake Michigan (IL).
@Tanks.r.us reported a nice Common carp at North Shore Channel.
@Tanks.r.us reported a nice Coho salmon at Lake Michigan (IL).
@2turntfishing reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Fish Lake.
@jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River.

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: