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Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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General info

Meadow Lake is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Greengill hybrid.

Location

42°07′46.6″N 88°00′55.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Meadow Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Meadow Lake, IL

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

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
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters
Additional information
There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations. 
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
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Cities nearby

Palatine

1.6 miles away

Arlington Heights

2.9 miles away

Buffalo Grove

3.8 miles away

Rolling Meadows

3.8 miles away

Wheeling

4.7 miles away

Prospect Heights

4.9 miles away

Lake Zurich

5.8 miles away

Barrington

6.0 miles away

Mount Prospect

6.0 miles away

Schaumburg

7.7 miles away

Vernon Hills

7.7 miles away

Hoffman Estates

8.1 miles away

Elk Grove Village

8.6 miles away

Deerfield

8.7 miles away

Des Plaines

8.8 miles away

Northbrook

9.2 miles away

Mundelein

9.6 miles away

Barrington Hills

9.7 miles away

Lake Barrington

9.7 miles away

Glenview

10.4 miles away

Roselle

10.9 miles away

Streamwood

11.2 miles away

Wood Dale

11.4 miles away

Hanover Park

12.2 miles away

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FAQ about Meadow Lake fishing

📍 Where is Meadow Lake located?
Meadow Lake is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°07′46.6″N 88°00′55.1″W
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🎣 Where on Meadow Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Meadow Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Meadow Lake?
The most common species in Meadow Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Meadow Lake fishing reports?
The latest Meadow Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Meadow Lake?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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