Fishing in Zion, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Zion, Illinois?

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Zion?

Most commonly caught species around Zion , IL : Largemouth bass - 42,505 reported catches Bluegill - 5,581 reported catches Northern pike - 5,340 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,182 reported catches Black crappie - 2,816 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Zion fishing reports?

The latest Zion , IL fishing reports are: @aaronpellar reported a nice Walleye at Busse Woods Reservoir . @aaronpellar reported a nice Walleye at Busse Woods Reservoir . @WackyRig1 reported a nice Great white shark at Bull Creek . @nicholas-sansone reported a nice Largemouth bass at Abendschein Community Park Pond . @brianemma reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Zion

Latest Zion fishing reports

Walleye

Busse Woods Reservoir

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Walleye

Busse Woods Reservoir

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Great white shark

Bull Creek

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Largemouth bass

Abendschein Community Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Common carp

White River

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Common carp

White River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

Wilmette Harbor

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Largemouth bass

Diamond Lake

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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 Largemouth bass as of June 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Additional information

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°27′35.3″N 87°51′3.2″W

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FAQ about Zion fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Zion, Illinois?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Zion?

Most commonly caught species around Zion, IL:

Largemouth bass - 42,505 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,581 reported catches
Northern pike - 5,340 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,182 reported catches
Black crappie - 2,816 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Zion fishing reports?

The latest Zion, IL fishing reports are:

@aaronpellar reported a nice Walleye at Busse Woods Reservoir.
@aaronpellar reported a nice Walleye at Busse Woods Reservoir.
@WackyRig1 reported a nice Great white shark at Bull Creek.
@nicholas-sansone reported a nice Largemouth bass at Abendschein Community Park Pond.
@brianemma reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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

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: