Rend Lake is a man-made waterbody that was created in 1971 by damming the Big Muddy River. The lake is the second largest impoundment in Illinois. This place is perfect for shoreline and boat fishing. There are also fishing tournaments held on this lake for those who are interested.
Lake Osborn is a reservoir in Naperville. The shoreline of the lake is partially concrete-composed and partially natural, so anglers can choose which suits them better.
Quarry Lake is a body of water located in Naperville. This place is suitable both for shoreline and boat fishing. Anglers can catch a variety of fish in this lake.
Whalon Lake is a man-made waterbody that was formed from a quarry, impounded and opened to the public in 2008. The entire 1.5-mile shoreline is accessible for fishing, and there is also a fishing pier,which is suitable for people with disabilities. There is a ramp for those who prefer boat fishing
Puddle Pond is a reservoir in Illinois. This place is popular with anglers for its good fishing conditions.
DuPage River is a 28.3-mile long waterbody in Illinois that offers plenty spots to fish.
Aurora Chain of Lakes is a popular place for fishing in Illinois that provides great angling opportunities.
The Fox River is a 115-mile long diverse fishery in Illinois. There are about 100 public access points for fishing, so any angler could find a suitable spot. Also Fox River contains 13 dams and 15 major tributary streams, some of which are great fishing spots.
Mastodon Lake is a big waterbody with a shoreline 2 miles long. This place is popular with anglers, who can catch a variety of fish here.
Miller Park Lake is a 13.8-acre man-made waterbody, that was created in 1907. The lake is located in the eponymous park, which is a great attraction in summer. Despite its small size, the lake is a great fishery that attracts a lot of anglers.
Monee Reservoir is a man-made waterbody that was constructed in 1916. Although a big part of the shoreline is closed for fishing, there are still some places that are open.
Clinton Lake is a 4,895-acre waterbody, that was created as a cooling reservoir for the Clinton Nuclear Power Station. This lake has handicap accessible piers and boat docs, good boat and shoreline fishing conditions and is opened for bowfishing in some of its areas.