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Fishing Lake Michigan
Chicagoland Area

It's April and that means smelt season in Chicago! A valid 2006 Illinois fishing license is required. The Chicago Park District is letting smelt fishermen stay all night long. Just make sure you obey the rules... no open fires, no booze, etc.

Lake Michigan is is a true delight for anglers of all skill levels and interests. And the Chicago shores of Lake Michigan are loaded with fishing opportunities. Lake Michigan offers salmon, trout, perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, smelt, carp, and many more species.

The most popular spots for shore fishing Lake Michigan in the Chicago area are: Waukeegan harbor, Montrose Harbor, Belmont Harbor, Diversy Street, Navy Pier, Burnham Harbor, and 95th Street.Of course, there are MANY other spots as well, but these locations are very popular with the regular Lake Michigan shore angler.

Stay tuned to the coming weeks in 2006 for complete Lake Michigan fishing information on this page. In the meantime visit our Lake Michigan Message Board for up-to-date Lake Michigan fishing information and fishing reports!

Fishing Lake Michigan Booklet
This booklet, published by the IDNR contains great information on fishing in Lake Michigan, types of fish, power line setup, smelt net setup, regulations and more.