Fishing in Illinois
138 verified fishing spots across Illinois, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Illinois
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57th Street Beach
Chicago, IL· 41.7919, -87.5772
Coho Salmon • Brown Trout • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:23 AM
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Foster Avenue Beach
Chicago, IL· 41.9772, -87.6492
Yellow Perch • Coho Salmon • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:23 AM
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Mackinaw River
Mackinaw, IL· 40.5283, -89.4183
Smallmouth Bass • Rock Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:28 AM
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Big Muddy River
Murphysboro, IL· 37.6653, -89.3789
Blue Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:22 AM
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Spoon River
Lewistown, IL· 40.5042, -90.0767
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Embarras River
Greenup, IL· 39.3828, -88.1639
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Spotted Bass
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:20 AM
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DuPage River
Shorewood, IL· 41.5642, -88.1964
Smallmouth Bass • Common Carp • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Kishwaukee River
Cherry Valley, IL· 42.2025, -89.0436
Smallmouth Bass • Northern Pike • Rock Bass
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Pecatonica River
Freeport, IL· 42.3081, -89.3789
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Walleye
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Green River
Amboy, IL· 41.6022, -89.7047
Smallmouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Super Lake
Pinckneyville, IL· 38.0319, -89.4753
Largemouth Bass • Redear Sunfish • Bluegill
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:23 AM
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Lake McMaster
Victoria, IL· 41.0583, -90.0639
Muskellunge • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Popular species in Illinois
Fishing regulations in Illinois
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Illinois DNR — official regulations