🐟 What fish can you catch in Zion?

Most commonly caught species around Zion , IL : Largemouth bass - 34,785 reported catches Northern pike - 4,556 reported catches Bluegill - 3,945 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,642 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,345 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Zion fishing reports?

The latest Zion , IL fishing reports are: @justinsalonga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Legend Lakes . @damianx reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River . @Ben_Radulski reported a nice Black crappie at Des Plaines River . @patrickclarke2666 reported a nice Common carp at Lake Eleanor . @gavincollins7832 reported a nice Common carp at Lake Eleanor . .

Fishing in Zion, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Zion, Illinois?

Anglers in Zion , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Independence Grove , Gages Lake , Grays Lake , Hooks Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Zion

Latest Zion fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Legend Lakes

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Northern pike

Des Plaines River

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Black crappie

Des Plaines River

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Common carp

Lake Eleanor

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Common carp

Lake Eleanor

33 in · 15 lb

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Largemouth bass

Legend Lakes

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Common carp

Wonder Lake

26 in · 7 lb

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Largemouth bass

Leopold Lake

15 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Bluegill

Wind Lake Drainage Canal

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Largemouth bass

Alleghany Park

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Fishing regulations in Zion

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.

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 Zion fishing

Anglers in Zion, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Independence Grove, Gages Lake, Grays Lake, and Hooks Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Zion, IL:

Largemouth bass - 34,785 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,556 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,945 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,642 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,345 reported catches

The latest Zion, IL fishing reports are:

@justinsalonga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Legend Lakes.
@damianx reported a nice Northern pike at Des Plaines River.
@Ben_Radulski reported a nice Black crappie at Des Plaines River.
@patrickclarke2666 reported a nice Common carp at Lake Eleanor.
@gavincollins7832 reported a nice Common carp at Lake Eleanor.

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