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Columbia Basin fishing reports

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Black crappie

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American gizzard shad

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Common shiner

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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General info

Columbia Basin is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Common carp.

Location

41°47′21.2″N 87°34′59.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Columbia Basin?

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Fishing regulations at Columbia Basin, 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.

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Reviews of Columbia Basin

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Cities nearby

Chicago

6.3 miles away

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7.7 miles away

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9.8 miles away

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10.0 miles away

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10.2 miles away

Berwyn

11.3 miles away

Alsip

11.4 miles away

Chicago Ridge

11.7 miles away

Summit

11.9 miles away

Bridgeview

12.0 miles away

Oak Park

12.6 miles away

Forest Park

13.2 miles away

Justice

13.2 miles away

Hickory Hills

13.4 miles away

Brookfield

13.8 miles away

Maywood

14.8 miles away

La Grange

15.0 miles away

Elmwood Park

15.1 miles away

La Grange Park

15.2 miles away

Westchester

16.4 miles away

Western Springs

16.4 miles away

Bellwood

16.4 miles away

Melrose Park

16.5 miles away

Norridge

17.2 miles away

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FAQ about Columbia Basin fishing

Columbia Basin is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°47′21.2″N 87°34′59.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Columbia Basin 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.
The most common species in Columbia Basin are:
The latest Columbia Basin fishing reports are:
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