Chicago River
The Chicago River is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago River serves as a vital transport link between Lake Michigan and the Illinois Waterway. Federal responsibility for improv... anglerweb.com
Lake Michigan
There are many public beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago area. Thanks to the park district that is now friendly to kayakers, all beaches are open to launching/landing at the far ends of each. I have be... paddling.net
Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary (In Lincoln Park)
Located in Lincoln Park, Montrose Point is a 10-acre bird sanctuary that attracts tens of thousands of migratory birds of more than 300 different species each spring and fall. They stop here for rest, food and shelter... explorechicago.org
Northerly Island Park
Great spot for any fisherman, cheap parking early in the morning from 5am-10am its only 5 bucks. And if you have some good tackle and bait, you can catch anything up there easily. Enjoy everyone takemefishing.org
Des Plaines River
Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike landbigfish.com
Dupage River
Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass landbigfish.com
Skokie Lagoons And River Hike, Northfield, Illinois
Surrounded by urban development, the islands and the scenic waterways of the Skokie Lagoons provide a wooded refuge just 15 miles north of the Loop. After skirting the southern edge of the lagoons, this route delivers you to ... trails.com
Wampum Lake
Wampum Lake Wood Forest Preserve. 1 mile East of Thorton, North of Thorton-Lansing Rd. Boating information: None permitted. Fish in this lake include: Largemouth Bass Bluegill Sunfishes Channel Catfish Bullhead Catfish Per... anglerweb.com
Papoose Lake
Papoose Lake reaches a depth of 10 feet. Fishes stocked are largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie and bullhead. Directions: the lake is located on the south side of McCarthy Road (123rd Street), one quarter-mile west of S... takemefishing.org
Midlothian Reservoir
Boating information: None permitted. Fish in this lake include: Largemouth Bass Bluegill Crappie Bullhead Catfish Carp Suckers anglerweb.com
Belleau Lake
Just Southwest of where Rand Rd. crosses I-294. Fish: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, warmouth, perch, crappie, trout (spring and fall), carp, Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Belleau Lake, contructed in 1958, is prima... anglerweb.com
Wolf Lake
Wolf Lake is an 804-acre (3.3 km) lake that straddles the Hammond, Indiana / Chicago, Illinois border.[1] It is smaller than it was prior to settlement by people of European descent because of infilling for development aro... anglerweb.com
Axehead Lake
Axehead Lake is located at the corner of Touhy Avenue and River Road. Boating information: Not permitted Fish in this lake include: Largemouth Bass (14 inch limit) Yellow Bass Perch Bluegill Sunfish Bullhead Catfish Rainbo... anglerweb.com
Powderhorn Lake
Powderhorn Marsh and Prairie is a restorative find for the city-weary. Located in the Calumet region, straddling the city line between Chicago and Burnham, Powderhorn is a tallgrass complex that stands as testament to the ... anglerweb.com
Grand Calumet River
The Calumet River refers to a system of heavily industrialized rivers and canals in the region around neighborhood of South Chicago in Chicago, Illinois and the city of Gary, Indiana. The Calumet River, on the south side o... anglerweb.com
Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. It is bounded, from west to east, by the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.... anglerweb.com