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Kankakee River

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Illinois, United States

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Common carp

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Kankakee River is a stream located in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Grundy County, Illinois and Jasper County, Indiana. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

41°13′58.1″N 88°04′53″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Kankakee River?

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Fishing regulations at Kankakee River, 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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Cities nearby

Braidwood

7.8 miles away

Bourbonnais

11.1 miles away

Bradley

13.2 miles away

Kankakee

14.5 miles away

Channahon

16.0 miles away

Minooka

18.2 miles away

New Lenox

20.0 miles away

Joliet

20.1 miles away

Morris

20.6 miles away

Shorewood

20.8 miles away

Frankfort

21.8 miles away

Mokena

23.2 miles away

Crest Hill

23.5 miles away

Richton Park

24.7 miles away

Lockport

24.9 miles away

Matteson

25.8 miles away

Homer Glen

26.6 miles away

Tinley Park

27.2 miles away

Romeoville

27.6 miles away

Plainfield

27.8 miles away

Orland Park

28.3 miles away

Lemont

30.6 miles away

Bolingbrook

31.6 miles away

Yorkville

34.9 miles away

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FAQ about Kankakee River fishing

the Kankakee River is a stream located in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Grundy County, Illinois and Jasper County, Indiana. Its coordinates are:
41°13′58.1″N 88°04′53″W
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