Fishing In

Chicago, Illinois

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Top Fish Species In Chicago, Illinois

Largemouth black bass

American yellow perch

Recent Catches In Chicago, Illinois

My 1st catches of the yr. A wiper? 🤔at first, I thought It was a white bass, but it does look mixed. Idk. Anyhow, it's a new species to me 😃, and I caught them yesterday after work.

Species Wiper (Hybrid striped bass)

Gear 1

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Gave him a worm before sending him off🫡🪱

Species American yellow perch

Weight 1 oz

Gear 2

8 likes

Beautiful day this Sunday so went to hit the slip for some perch. Ton of dinks and only kept 2. Better than nothing I guess. Tight lines!

Species American yellow perch

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Rig and Reg fishing on sunny day at north park

Species Bluegill

Weight 1 lb

Gear 1

14 likes

Fishing at River Park Kayak Launch

Species Bluegill

8 likes • 1 comment

Went to my favorite harbor for pike and smallies and it was loaded with schools of kings 😳, no takers though. Will try again tomorrow.

Species Chinook salmon

13 likes • 3 comments

Catching everything BUT salmon lately 🤦🏻‍♂️😅 Hunter’s Super Moon loading over the city was nice though. Tight lines!!

Species Black crappie

20 likes • 5 comments

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Popular Fishing Spots In Chicago, Illinois

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West Ridge Nature Park Lake

South Fork Chicago River

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