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Fishing regulations at Des Plaines River, IL
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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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Des Plaines River fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 496 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 653 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 564 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @jaimebrian reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @jaimebrian reported a nice Northern pike.
- @mdzi9459 reported a nice Black crappie.
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