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Cook County Forest Preserve Lake Fishing Reports

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Axehead Lake - Cook County Fishing Information & Reports
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Beck Lake - Glenview, IL Fishing Information & Reports
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Northern Illinois Lakes Fishing Reports

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Deep Lake - Lake Villa, IL Fishing Information & Reports
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Fox Chain O Lakes

Fox Chain - Antioch, IL Fishing Information & Reports
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Heidecke Lake - Morris, IL Fishing Information & Reports
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Lake Glenview - Glenview, IL Fishing Information & Reports
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Lake Michigan

The "Big Pond" is loaded with salmon, trout, perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, carp and more.
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Lake Opeka

Lake Opeka at Lake Park - Des Plaines, IL General fishing information
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Lasalle Lake - Seneca, IL Fishing Information & Reports
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Twin Lake Rec Area (Donut Lake) - Palatine, IL Fishing Information & Reports
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Northern Illinois Rivers Fishing Reports

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Fox River - Northern Illinois Fishing Information & Reports
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Some of the best river fishing in all of Illinois.
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Chicago River

The Northshore Channel, The Cal/Sag, the entire Chicago River system is loaded with fish... GAME FISH! Discover this great fisherie in Chicago's backyard.
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Des Plaines River

From the south suburbs to the northwest suburbs, the Des Plaines River provides some excellent fishing opportunities.
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DuPage River

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Kishwaukee River

Do you fish the Kish?
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Rock River

One of Illinois most scenic rivers in Illinois, The Rock River is a great place to get your game fish on.
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There are seemingly endless amounts of rivers, creeks and their tributaries throughout northeast Illinois.
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"Private" waters in Illinois

POst reports from those private lakes and ponds. No need to give up the location. Sometimes just knowing they're biting in a region can be a help to others.
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Outside of Illinois Fishing reports and information from waters outside of Illinois.

Lake Geneva/Delevan

Two of the best lakes in southern Wisconsin. Only a short cast away from Chicago.
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Other Wisconsin Waters

The State of Wisconsin is a frequent destination for Chicago area residents seeking awesome angling opportunities. Post and share information and reports from Wisconsin waters.
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  1. Other Wisconsin Waters
    Done with the spawning ordeal & recovery, the walleyes around here seem to be strapping on the summer feedbag! Been putting in some casts the last few nights, and while numbers could be better, I have been catching some decent fish. Over the last couple nights I have caught a handful of...
  2. General Fishing Questions and Information
    I'm looking into to buying a new baitcasting rod or two. Currently I have a Veritas 2.0 7ft M and a TFO 6'6 M. Any recommendations? Also reels?
  3. I just typed up a whole damn report and lost it when the page refreshed for some reason. Pic heavy. Went up a week ago for a few days. Sunny. Fishing was best from first light until about noon and then again from about 5:30pm until dark. Those N-S steep valleys really keep the sun off the water...
  4. Wheaton Warrenville South had quite a ride in this year's state championship. After catching 1 keeper bass in the last 2 state championships combined, I really wanted to try to find some type of pattern for the kids to at least stay competitive. Carlyle can be a demoralizing lake and I saw it on...
  5. Fox River
    Summer bite is surely going. Water is warm, low and slow. Fished Oswego and downstream. Smallies were surface feeding on a insect hatch. Caught 6 cats, 5 walleye, 3 sheepshead, 1 carp and about a dozen bass. Even had a gar follow my bait right up to me lifting it out for the next cast. All...
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