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Lake Michigan (IL)
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Fishing regulations at Lake Michigan (IL), 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 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Lake Michigan (IL) fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 221 members reported to have caught this fish
- Coho salmon - 261 members reported to have caught this fish
- Chinook salmon - 204 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Tanks_R_Us reported a nice Ghost carp.
- @fritz-luke reported a nice Brown trout.
- @Del_Dangler reported a nice Steelhead.
- @bradley.davenport reported a nice Chinook salmon.
- @sebastian.mitura reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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