Douglas Park Lagoon

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Illinois, United States

2.7·36 catches

Logged catches

2.7

Top fish species at Douglas Park Lagoon

Channel catfish

Yellow bullhead

Black bullhead

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Douglas Park Lagoon fishing reports

Greengill hybrid

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Greengill hybrid

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Yellow bullhead

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Black bullhead

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Fishing regulations at Douglas Park Lagoon, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Yellow bullhead

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

There are no daily harvest or size limits for black bullhead, brown bullhead, or yellow bullhead catfish.

Edibility

Good

Synonyms

Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead

Season open: year-round

Black bullhead

Regulation boundaryIL Illinois State Waters

Additional information

There are no daily harvest or size limits for black bullhead, brown bullhead, or yellow bullhead catfish.

Edibility

Good

Synonyms

Ameiurus, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Horned Pout, Snail Bullhead, Spotted Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead

Local laws and licenses

Illinois fishing license

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FAQ about Douglas Park Lagoon fishing

📍 Where is Douglas Park Lagoon located?

Douglas Park Lagoon is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:

41°51′41.3″N 87°41′59.3″W

🎣 Where on Douglas Park Lagoon is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Douglas Park Lagoon 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 Douglas Park Lagoon?

The most common species in Douglas Park Lagoon are:

Channel catfish - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
Yellow bullhead - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
Black bullhead - 5 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Douglas Park Lagoon fishing reports?

The latest Douglas Park Lagoon fishing reports are:

@Chuck_Fishes reported a nice Greengill hybrid.
@Chuck_Fishes reported a nice Greengill hybrid.
@angler932762 reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
@Nastylilfcker reported a nice Black bullhead.
@Nastylilfcker reported a nice Channel catfish.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Douglas Park Lagoon?

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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Douglas Park Lagoon

Top fish species at Douglas Park Lagoon

Douglas Park Lagoon fishing reports

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Location

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Fishing regulations at Douglas Park Lagoon, IL

Regulations for top species

Channel catfish

Yellow bullhead

Black bullhead

Reviews of Douglas Park Lagoon

Other fishing waters nearby

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