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Forest Lake

Illinois, United States

4.1·199 catches

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Forest Lake fishing reports

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Northern pike

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Yellow bass

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

8 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

4 in · 3 oz

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

6 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

2 in · 2 oz

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General info

Forest Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike.

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Location

42°12′44″N 88°03′17.2″W
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Reviews of Forest Lake

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FAQ about Forest Lake fishing

Forest Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°12′44″N 88°03′17.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Forest Lake 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Forest Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 36 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
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