🐟 What fish can you catch in Chicago?

Most commonly caught species around Chicago , IL : Largemouth bass - 52,513 reported catches Bluegill - 7,208 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,775 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,652 reported catches Common carp - 4,615 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chicago fishing reports?

The latest Chicago , IL fishing reports are: @JmiguelP reported a nice Common carp at Bullfrog Lake . @takmimura reported a nice Largemouth bass at Turner Pond . @spaz420 reported a nice White perch at River Park . @Boogeyman6666 reported a nice Channel catfish at Memorial Park . @fishingPro reported a nice Bluegill at Marquette Lagoon . .

Fishing in Chicago, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chicago, Illinois?

Anglers in Chicago , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River , Wolf Lake , Lake Michigan (IL) , River Park , North Shore Channel .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Chicago?

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Top fish species in Chicago

Latest Chicago fishing reports

Common carp

Bullfrog Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Turner Pond

15 in · 2 lb

White perch

River Park

length · weight

Channel catfish

Memorial Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Marquette Lagoon

length · weight

Bat eagle ray

Lake Arlington

length · weight

Channel catfish

Happy Acres Park

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Largemouth bass

Plum Grove Reservoir

length · weight

Bluegill

West Ridge Nature Reserve Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

West Ridge Nature Reserve Pond

length · weight

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FAQ about Chicago fishing

Anglers in Chicago, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Des Plaines River, Wolf Lake, Lake Michigan (IL), River Park, and North Shore Channel.

Most commonly caught species around Chicago, IL:

Largemouth bass - 52,513 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,208 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,775 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,652 reported catches
Common carp - 4,615 reported catches

The latest Chicago, IL fishing reports are:

@JmiguelP reported a nice Common carp at Bullfrog Lake.
@takmimura reported a nice Largemouth bass at Turner Pond.
@spaz420 reported a nice White perch at River Park.
@Boogeyman6666 reported a nice Channel catfish at Memorial Park.
@fishingPro reported a nice Bluegill at Marquette Lagoon.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Chicago, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: