Fishing in the Northern Illinois & Chicago Region

1. Lake Michigan Inlet (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Lake Michigan Inlet, Illinois

The inlet streams feeding Lake Michigan offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Chain O'Lakes (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Chain O'Lakes, Illinois

Chain O'Lakes offers excellent fishing in the Northern Illinois & Chicago with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Fox River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Fox River, Illinois

Fox River offers excellent fishing in the Northern Illinois & Chicago with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Chicago River (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Chicago River, Illinois

Chicago River offers excellent fishing in the Northern Illinois & Chicago with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Northern Illinois Reservoir (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Northern Illinois Reservoir, Illinois

Northern Illinois Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

6. North Northern Illinois Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

North Northern Illinois Lake, Illinois

North Northern Illinois Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Upper Northern Illinois Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Upper Northern Illinois Creek, Illinois

Upper Northern Illinois Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Illinois River Access (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Illinois River Access, Illinois

Illinois River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Lake K10 (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Lake K10, Illinois

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Northern Illinois Wildlife Area Ponds (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Northern Illinois Wildlife Area Ponds, Illinois

Northern Illinois Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Hidden Lake (Region 3), Illinois

Hidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Beaver Creek Illinois (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Beaver Creek Illinois, Illinois

Beaver Creek Illinois offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Clearwater Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Clearwater Lake, Illinois

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Illinois

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Mill Brook (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Mill Brook, Illinois

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Trout Pond #18 (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Trout Pond #18, Illinois

Trout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Heron Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Heron Lake, Illinois

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Eagle Nest Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Eagle Nest Pond, Illinois

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Wildcat Brook (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Wildcat Brook, Illinois

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Deer Run Reservoir (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Deer Run Reservoir, Illinois

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Fisherman's Cove (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Fisherman's Cove, Illinois

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Bass Haven Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Bass Haven Lake, Illinois

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Sunset Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Sunset Pond, Illinois

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Morning Star Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Morning Star Lake, Illinois

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Twin Lakes (Illinois) (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Twin Lakes (Illinois), Illinois

Twin Lakes (Illinois) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Long Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Long Pond, Illinois

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Round Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Round Lake, Illinois

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Illinois

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Rocky Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Rocky Creek, Illinois

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Birch Tree Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Birch Tree Lake, Illinois

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Maple Grove Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Maple Grove Pond, Illinois

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Illinois

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Willow Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Willow Creek, Illinois

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Aspen Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Aspen Lake, Illinois

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Silver Lake (Region 2), Illinois

Silver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Golden Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Golden Pond, Illinois

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Blue Heron Lake (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Blue Heron Lake, Illinois

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Fox Den Pond (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Fox Den Pond, Illinois

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Otter Creek (Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass)

Otter Creek, Illinois

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Northern Illinois & Chicago of Illinois with scenic natural surroundings.