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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake Opeka

Illinois, United States

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Lake Opeka fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

12 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

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Green sunfish

7 in Β· 3 oz

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22 days ago

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General info

Lake Opeka is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

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42Β°00β€²46.9β€³N 87Β°53β€²48.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Opeka, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 8, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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4.4 miles away

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Elk Grove Village

4.9 miles away

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Wood Dale

5.4 miles away

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Morton Grove

5.9 miles away

Glenview

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6.5 miles away

Northlake

6.8 miles away

Arlington Heights

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Elmwood Park

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Melrose Park

7.8 miles away

Rolling Meadows

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Addison

8.0 miles away

Skokie

8.2 miles away

Wheeling

8.3 miles away

Lincolnwood

8.4 miles away

Northbrook

8.6 miles away

Palatine

10.4 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Opeka fishing

Lake Opeka is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°00β€²46.9β€³N 87Β°53β€²48.3β€³W
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