🐟 What fish can you catch in Waukegan?

Most commonly caught species around Waukegan , IL : Largemouth bass - 45,826 reported catches Bluegill - 5,606 reported catches Northern pike - 4,834 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,516 reported catches Black crappie - 3,230 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waukegan fishing reports?

The latest Waukegan , IL fishing reports are: @migueltierrablanca reported a nice Brown bullhead at River Park . @juniorespinoza7088 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) . @lionelbristol reported a nice Channel catfish at Grandwood Lake . @migueltierrablanca reported a nice Channel catfish at River Park . @dannyhuerta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Opeka . .

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 , Gages 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

Brown bullhead

River Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Grandwood Lake

8 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

River Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

10 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

12 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Opeka

6 in · 4 oz

Channel catfish

River Park

length · weight

Common carp

Honey Lake

length · weight

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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 Gages Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Waukegan, IL:

Largemouth bass - 45,826 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,606 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,834 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,516 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,230 reported catches

The latest Waukegan, IL fishing reports are:

@migueltierrablanca reported a nice Brown bullhead at River Park.
@juniorespinoza7088 reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area).
@lionelbristol reported a nice Channel catfish at Grandwood Lake.
@migueltierrablanca reported a nice Channel catfish at River Park.
@dannyhuerta reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Opeka.

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: