Illinois
Your guide to sport fishing is expanding
across Illinois to help you find your next fish.
WHAT’S NEW?
Carlyle Lake Fishing Report: Complete Angler’s Guide
Carlyle Lake is among the top spots in Illinois to catch a mess of catfish and crappie. We share fishing tips including how, when and where to land your favorite gamefish species.
Shabbona Lake Fishing Report: Complete Angler’s Guide
Shabbona Lake is so serene and loaded with fish, it’s hard to believe it’s so close to Chicago. We show you how, when and where to catch walleye, crappie, muskie and more.
Kankakee River Fishing: Complete Angler’s Guide
The Kankakee River offers some of the best smallmouth bass, catfish, walleye, pike and panfish fishing in Illinois and Indiana. We show you top spots and tactics for major gamefish.
Rend Lake Fishing: Complete Angler’s Guide
Rend Lake is one of Southern Illinois’ best all-around fishing lakes for bass, crappie, catfish and more. We show you when, where and how to catch the top species at this big reservoir.
Ohio River Fishing: Essential Angler’s Guide
The Ohio River offers nearly 1,000 miles of prime fishing for catfish, bass, walleye and other gamefish. We show you exactly where, when, and how to catch your favorite species.
13 Best Catfish Fishing Rivers and Lakes in Illinois
Illinois satisfies every catfish fishing need. Like hauling in a bunch of eating-size fish? Want to land a massive catfish? Prefer lake or river fishing? We show you the best spots.
