Best Fishing Spots In Illinois, United States
Discover the best fishing spots in Illinois, United States with our extensive
list! Illinois is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, offering something
for every angler. Whether you're a fan of expansive lakes, meandering rivers,
or more, our selection has the best fishing spots for you. Learn about the fish
species you can catch, explore a map with fishing hotspots, and plan your
perfect fishing adventure in Illinois, United States.
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Places to recommend in Illinois include Sangchris Lake, Kishwaukee River, Pierce Lake, Rock River, Peoria Lake and more. The Fishbox app can help you find the best fishing spots near you and save them until your next adventure.
Fish species found in Illinois include Black crappie, Blue catfish, Bluegill, Brown trout, Channel catfish and others.
A license may be required to fish in Illinois. You can view the requirements for obtaining a fishing license here.
There may also be catch limits and regulations on using specific gear. Check out the regulation for Illinois in this section
Find Your Next Fishing Spots In Illinois, United States
Top 30 spots
- Cook Harbor
- Lange Pond
- Thompson Lake (historical)
- Quiver Creek
- Deep Slough
- Spoon River
- Sepo Creek
- East Creek
- East Gibson Ditch
- Hog Slough
- Airstrip Reservoir
- Thomas Lake (historical)
- Lake Potawatomi
- Beck Lake
- Wheeling Drainage Ditch
- Buffalo Creek
- Frontage Road Pond
- Lake Shermerville
- Minooka Widewater (historical)
- Jackson Creek
- Grant Creek Cut-Off
- Dresden Run
- Des Plaines River
- Kankakee River
- Grant Creek
- Kankakee Cut-Off
- McDonald Creek
- Lake Germaine
- Sylvan Lake
- Weather Creek
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