Top fish species at Pike Marsh

Yellow perch
Yellow perch
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General info

Pike Marsh is a swamp located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch.

Location

42°18′39.1″N 88°13′16.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Pike Marsh, 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 Yellow perch as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Yellow perch

Seasons

Open

There are no daily harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations.

Good

Perca flavescens

Regulations for

42°18′39.1″N 88°13′16.9″W
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Cities nearby

Lakemoor

2.2 miles away

Burtons Bridge

2.3 miles away

Island Lake

2.5 miles away

Prairie Grove

3.4 miles away

McHenry

4.1 miles away

Wauconda

5.0 miles away

Round Lake

6.3 miles away

Pistakee Highlands

6.3 miles away

Cary

6.9 miles away

Lake Barrington

7.3 miles away

Crystal Lake

7.9 miles away

Fox Lake

8.0 miles away

Fox Lake Hills

8.5 miles away

Round Lake Beach

8.6 miles away

Grayslake

9.8 miles away

Spring Grove

10.0 miles away

Greenwood

10.1 miles away

Lake in the Hills

10.5 miles away

Lake Zurich

10.5 miles away

Woodstock

10.9 miles away

Mundelein

11.2 miles away

Richmond

11.5 miles away

Lindenhurst

12.4 miles away

Antioch

13.6 miles away

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FAQ about Pike Marsh fishing

Pike Marsh is a swamp located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°18′39.1″N 88°13′16.9″W
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