🐟 What fish can you catch in Winnetka?

Most commonly caught species around Winnetka , IL : Largemouth bass - 51,577 reported catches Bluegill - 6,269 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,693 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,762 reported catches Common carp - 4,411 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Winnetka fishing reports?

The latest Winnetka , IL fishing reports are: @rguzman4975 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bullfrog Lake . @Zombiehead reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River . @Love2Slay reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skokie River . @ashleykwasinski reported a nice Black crappie at South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir) . @Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park) . .

Fishing in Winnetka, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Winnetka, Illinois?

Anglers in Winnetka , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Skokie Lagoons , River Park , North Shore Channel , Lake Opeka , Lake Glenview .

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

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Top fish species in Winnetka

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Largemouth bass

Bullfrog Lake

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Northern pike

Des Plaines River

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Largemouth bass

Skokie River

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Black crappie

South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir)

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Largemouth bass

Cary Lake (Rotary Park)

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Common carp

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Common carp

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Fishing regulations in Winnetka

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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 2, 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 Winnetka fishing

Anglers in Winnetka, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Skokie Lagoons, River Park, North Shore Channel, Lake Opeka, and Lake Glenview.

Most commonly caught species around Winnetka, IL:

Largemouth bass - 51,577 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,269 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,693 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,762 reported catches
Common carp - 4,411 reported catches

The latest Winnetka, IL fishing reports are:

@rguzman4975 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bullfrog Lake.
@Zombiehead reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River.
@Love2Slay reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skokie River.
@ashleykwasinski reported a nice Black crappie at South Pool (Busse Forest Reservoir).
@Bryce.Pfeifer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cary Lake (Rotary Park).

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