Waukegan Harbor is especially popular with anglers who prefer boat fishing, but it still has great shoreline fishing opportunities. There are also public beach and park to visit nearby.
Chain O’Lakes are unique waterbodies that were formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. There are 9 major lakes with a total area of 7110 acres. For those, who prefer boat fishing, there are several state-owned free boat ramps and a possibilty to rent a boat. Shoreline fishing conditions are also great, which makes this place great for any type…
Three Oaks Recreational Area, created from Vulcan lakes, is not only a popular family-friendly park, but also a great fishing place. For those who want to experience boat fishing, kayak, canoe and boat rentals are available, but personal watercraft are not allowed. Still, there are great opportunities for shoreline fishing.
Wilmette Harbor, located on Lake Michigan, is a popular fishing place. Here you can find both piers, suitable for fishing, and mooring for several hundred boats. Those who have experienced fishing there, say that you won’t leave this place without a catch.
Skokie Lagoons were previously a marsh, that was later transformed into 242-acre system of lagoons connected by channels. This place is suitable for boat fishing, canoe and kayak fishing, and for fishing from the shoreline.
Humboldt Park Lagoon is a popular place with Chicago anglers. Located in a beautiful, calm park, it is a great place for those, who are tired of city noise and just want to sit and fish in calmness.
Chicago River is a 156 miles long system of rivers and canals with rich human-engineering history. The length of shoreline gives anglers a diversity of places to fish, includitg bridges, and dams.
Busse Lake is 457 acres man-made waterbody, that was created when Salt Creek was dug and dammed in 1978. Boat and kayak rentals, fishing piers and handicap access make this lake a perfect fishing place for everyone.
In 1947 Wolf Lake was extended froms small natural lake to its modern sizes. The lake is often callled to be a “heaven for anglers”, for its fishing conditions and calm atmosphere, that helps anglers to get away from city noise.
Montrose Harbor is located in Lincoln Park and especially popular with anglers for its boat fishing opportunities, but still is good for shoreline fishing. From the harbor you can easily reach Lakeview, Wrigleyville and Montrose Beach.
Powerton Lake is an artificial waterbody, that was created in 1971. Stocked with different kinds of fish, this lake is a popular fishing place both for boat and shoreline fishing.
Peoria Lake is, in fact, a pool of Illinois River, that was created by its broadening and was firstly mentiioned in 1674. Despite being badly polluted in early 20th, nowadays the lake remains to be a diverse fishery an a popular fishing spot.