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Top Chicago Fishing Spots

Riggle Lake (Lake Co. Park Dept) PFA,
5/6/2013 7:48:29 PM -
Penny Road Pond
5/14/2011 2:35:57 PM - Penny Road Pond 42.0967, -88.207
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2/6/2018 11:26:19 PM -
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2/20/2020 2:18:30 PM -
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2/20/2020 2:18:59 PM -
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2/6/2018 11:26:18 PM -
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2/6/2018 11:26:18 PM -
Navy Pier
6/10/2012 3:30:25 AM -
Wilhala Beach Co. Pk. Ramp,
5/6/2013 7:48:29 PM -
Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
6/10/2012 3:30:28 AM -

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Chicago Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Chicago, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

Green Sunfish

There is a 32.14% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 9 Green Sunfish counted.

Chicago Green Sunfish Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO GREEN SUNFISH COUNTS CHART

Bluegill

There is a 25% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 7 Bluegill counted.

Chicago Bluegill Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART

Gizzard Shad

There is a 21.43% catch rate for Gizzard Shad, based on 6 Gizzard Shad counted.

Chicago Gizzard Shad Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO GIZZARD SHAD COUNTS CHART

Largemouth Bass

There is a 7.14% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 2 Largemouth Bass counted.

Chicago Largemouth Bass Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART

Black Crappie

There is a 3.57% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 1 Black Crappie counted.

Chicago Black Crappie Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO BLACK CRAPPIE COUNTS CHART

Brown Trout

There is a 3.57% catch rate for Brown Trout, based on 1 Brown Trout counted.

Chicago Brown Trout Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO BROWN TROUT COUNTS CHART

Pike

There is a 3.57% catch rate for Pike, based on 1 Pike counted.

Chicago Pike Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO PIKE COUNTS CHART

Smallmouth Bass

There is a 3.57% catch rate for Smallmouth Bass, based on 1 Smallmouth Bass counted.

Chicago Smallmouth Bass Counts Chart

ENLARGE CHICAGO SMALLMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART

Recommendations above based on 8 species of fish and 28 fish counted for February around Chicago.

To date, there are 35 species of fish and a total of 8913 fish counted for Chicago and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1800 (223 years).

Last Update: 2/8/2023 2:16:13 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Latest Chicago Fishing Reports

perch
7/20/2014 7:51:31 AM - lookin for perch
bass
8/29/2013 6:25:41 PM - 4 pounds
2011 sept early morning bk/bl jig&paca craw bk/bl
8/2/2013 12:28:10 AM - water co.3.
2011 june 22" series6 strike king
8/2/2013 12:25:13 AM - water co.3.
16th bass of the year
8/2/2013 12:22:00 AM - water co.3.
15th bass of the year
8/2/2013 12:20:05 AM - water co.3.
14th bass of the year
8/2/2013 12:18:37 AM - water co.3.
13th bass of the year
8/2/2013 12:17:12 AM - water co.3.
12th bass of the year
8/2/2013 12:15:47 AM - water co.3.
10th bass of the year
8/2/2013 12:13:22 AM - water co.3.