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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:
  1. Alewife

  2. Alewife

    There is a 46.28% catch rate for Alewife, based on 852 Alewife counted.

    Chicago Alewife Counts Chart
    Alewife

    ENLARGE CHICAGO ALEWIFE COUNTS CHART


  3. Green Sunfish

  4. Green Sunfish

    There is a 15.1% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 278 Green Sunfish counted.

    Chicago Green Sunfish Counts Chart
    Green

    ENLARGE CHICAGO GREEN SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  5. Bluegill

  6. Bluegill

    There is a 9.29% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 171 Bluegill counted.

    Chicago Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE CHICAGO BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  7. Common Carp

  8. Common Carp

    There is a 8.37% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 154 Common Carp counted.

    Chicago Common Carp Counts Chart
    Common

    ENLARGE CHICAGO COMMON CARP COUNTS CHART


  9. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  10. Pumpkinseed Sunfish

    There is a 5.16% catch rate for Pumpkinseed Sunfish, based on 95 Pumpkinseed Sunfish counted.

    Chicago Pumpkinseed Sunfish Counts Chart
    Pumpkinseed

    ENLARGE CHICAGO PUMPKINSEED SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  11. Rock Bass

  12. Rock Bass

    There is a 3.48% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 64 Rock Bass counted.

    Chicago Rock Bass Counts Chart
    Rock

    ENLARGE CHICAGO ROCK BASS COUNTS CHART


  13. Largemouth Bass

  14. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 2.61% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 48 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Chicago Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE CHICAGO LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  15. White Perch

  16. White Perch

    There is a 1.9% catch rate for White Perch, based on 35 White Perch counted.

    Chicago White Perch Counts Chart
    White

    ENLARGE CHICAGO WHITE PERCH COUNTS CHART


  17. Yellow Perch

  18. Yellow Perch

    There is a 1.14% catch rate for Yellow Perch, based on 21 Yellow Perch counted.

    Chicago Yellow Perch Counts Chart
    Yellow

    ENLARGE CHICAGO YELLOW PERCH COUNTS CHART


  19. Black Crappie

  20. Black Crappie

    There is a 0.98% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 18 Black Crappie counted.

    Chicago Black Crappie Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE CHICAGO BLACK CRAPPIE COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 29 species of fish and 1841 fish counted for June around Chicago.

To date, there are 37 species of fish and a total of 17325 fish counted for Chicago and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1800 (223 years).

Last Update: 6/5/2023 7:33:14 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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Top Chicago Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Chicago are the following:

  1. Riggle Lake (Lake Co. Park Dept) PFA,


  2. wreck-8695


  3. 13022


  4. 1986


  5. wreck-8690


  6. wreck-8687


  7. Navy Pier


  8. Wilhala Beach Co. Pk. Ramp,


  9. Navy Pier Ferris Wheel


  10. wreck-8698


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Top Chicago Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Henry's Sports ,Bait & Marine


  2. Fishtech


  3. Bentley Fishing USA -division of Expodex Corporation


  4. Anglers Outlet


  5. Dave's Reel Service


  6. Lees Global Tackle


  7. Westforth Sports


  8. Wacker Bait & Tackle LLC


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Top Chicago Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Angler Fishing Charters
    Whether you're a Chicago native or just visiting, Angler Charters will customize a trip that fits your needs. Weekday and weekend 6-hour or 8-hour fishing charters available for 1-6 people. Chicago sightseeing, special events, Navy Pier fireworks tri

  2. Captain Al's Charter Boat Flt


  3. Charter Boat Chicago


  4. Windy City Salmon Fishing Charters


  5. Chicago Charter Boat Company


  6. Salukis Pride Sport Fishing Charters


  7. Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters


  8. Endorfins Fishing Charter


  9. Playin' Hooky Charters


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Top Chicago Marinas

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