🐟 What fish can you catch in Wheaton?

Most commonly caught species around Wheaton , IL : Largemouth bass - 70,365 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 9,114 reported catches Bluegill - 8,156 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,886 reported catches Common carp - 5,024 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wheaton fishing reports?

The latest Wheaton , IL fishing reports are: @NeronSiete reported a nice Common carp at Chicago River . @jaredweisbrodt reported a nice Yellow bullhead at South Branch Kishwaukee River . @justinsalonga reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) . @jaredweisbrodt reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Branch Kishwaukee River . @justinsalonga reported a nice Northern pike at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) . .

Fishing in Wheaton, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Wheaton, Illinois?

Anglers in Wheaton , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir) , West Branch Du Page River , Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir) , Mallard Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Wheaton

Latest Wheaton fishing reports

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Common carp

Chicago River

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Yellow bullhead

South Branch Kishwaukee River

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Largemouth bass

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

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Largemouth bass

South Branch Kishwaukee River

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Northern pike

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

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Largemouth bass

Chicago River

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Common carp

Chicago River

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Golden shiner

Fox River

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Channel catfish

Fox River

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Channel catfish

Eldridge Park

16 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Wheaton

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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 species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Wheaton fishing

Anglers in Wheaton, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir), West Branch Du Page River, Busse Lake (Busse Forest Reservoir), and Mallard Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Wheaton, IL:

Largemouth bass - 70,365 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 9,114 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,156 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,886 reported catches
Common carp - 5,024 reported catches

The latest Wheaton, IL fishing reports are:

@NeronSiete reported a nice Common carp at Chicago River.
@jaredweisbrodt reported a nice Yellow bullhead at South Branch Kishwaukee River.
@justinsalonga reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area).
@jaredweisbrodt reported a nice Largemouth bass at South Branch Kishwaukee River.
@justinsalonga reported a nice Northern pike at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area).

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