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Chicago, Illinois

With FishAngler you can discover the best fishing spots in Chicago. Check out the top fish species being caught and learn what baits are the most successful. Get detailed information on when and where the fish are biting in Chicago and get valuable tips to increase your fishing success.
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Top Fish Species In Chicago, Illinois

Common carp
164 Catches
Bluegill
147 Catches
Largemouth black bass
134 Catches
Channel catfish
47 Catches
Northern pike
30 Catches
Smallmouth bass
27 Catches
American yellow perch
23 Catches
Pumpkinseed
19 Catches
Coho salmon
15 Catches
Yellow bullhead
15 Catches
Black crappie
14 Catches
Rock bass
11 Catches

Recent Catches In Chicago, Illinois

Devon Gardener At McKinley Park Pond

3 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

Bluegill
6 likes

Devon Gardener At McKinley Park Pond

3 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

Bluegill
5 likes

Devon Gardener At McKinley Park Pond

3 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

Black bullhead
6 likes

Tony Barrientez At Chicago River

6 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

Yellow bullhead
6 oz
1
4 likes

Nick McWilliams At Chicago River

1 week ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

3 likes

Zombie Havok At Wolf Lake

5 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

#CatchKing

Chain pickerel
3 likes

Zombie Havok At Wolf Lake

5 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

#CatchKing

Northern pike
3 likes

Zombie Havok At Wolf Lake

5 days ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

#CatchKing

Largemouth black bass
3 likes
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Chicago, Illinois

Popular Fishing Spots In Chicago, Illinois

3.0
(1)
West Ridge Nature Park Lake
Chicago, Illinois
79 Catches
4.0
(4)
Wolf Lake
Chicago, Illinois
44 Catches
No Rating (0)
North Branch Canal
Chicago, Illinois
31 Catches
4.0
(2)
Humboldt Park Lagoon
Chicago, Illinois
25 Catches
5.0
(1)
Marquette Lagoon
Chicago, Illinois
22 Catches
2.0
(2)
Schiller Pond
Chicago, Illinois
21 Catches
No Rating (0)
South Fork Chicago River
Chicago, Illinois
16 Catches
No Rating (0)
Wolf Lake
Chicago, Illinois
16 Catches
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Chicago, Illinois

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