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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Yellow bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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General info

Braidwood Pond is a lake located in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41°16′43.6″N 88°14′16.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Braidwood Pond?

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Fishing regulations at Braidwood Pond, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

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41°16′43.6″N 88°14′16.2″W
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Cities nearby

Braidwood

1.0 miles away

Lorenzo

4.7 miles away

Ritchie

6.5 miles away

Essex

7.1 miles away

Gardner

7.1 miles away

South Wilmington

7.5 miles away

Channahon

9.9 miles away

Mazon

10.0 miles away

Symerton

10.1 miles away

Elwood

10.6 miles away

Morris

12.0 miles away

Minooka

12.1 miles away

Reddick

12.5 miles away

Bonfield

13.3 miles away

Wilton Center

15.4 miles away

Dwight

15.8 miles away

Shorewood

16.5 miles away

Manhattan

16.8 miles away

Joliet

17.2 miles away

Herscher

17.4 miles away

Campus

17.9 miles away

Lisbon

18.0 miles away

Kinsman

18.3 miles away

Bourbonnais

19.8 miles away

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FAQ about Braidwood Pond fishing

Braidwood Pond is a lake located in Will County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°16′43.6″N 88°14′16.2″W
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