Fishing At

Big Bear Lake

5.0

(3)

70 Catches

Big Bear Lake is located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Download FishAngler to find the best places to fish at Big Bear Lake. Get local fishing reports with detailed catch information, weather conditions, top baits and more.

42.248841, -87.962446

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Recent Catches At Big Bear Lake

Lunker Ritz

2024-08-13

•

Lake County, Illinois

🐟 from the last couple outings 🎣

Species Largemouth black bass

Gear 4

13 likes

Lunker Ritz

2024-06-02

•

Lake County, Illinois

Almost skunked today but happy to end up with some little 🐟

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 1 lb 10 oz

Gear 3

13 likes • 1 comment

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Aaron Jacobs

2024-05-20

•

Lake County, Illinois

Species Bluegill

Weight 2 oz

Gear 3

2 likes

Lunker Ritz

2024-05-18

•

Lake County, Illinois

Nice morning to do a little fishin’

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 2 lb 8 oz

Gear 1

15 likes • 1 comment

Nathan Donohue

2023-07-30

•

Lake County, Illinois

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 1 lb

Gear 1

10 likes

Abi Diaz

2023-06-29

•

Lake County, Illinois

Uno más!

Species Channel catfish

10 likes • 1 comment

Stevie Melton

2023-08-21

•

Lake County, Illinois

Species Largemouth black bass

16 likes

Amanda C

2023-05-17

•

Lake County, Illinois

Species Largemouth black bass

7 likes • 1 comment

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Most Caught Fish Species At Big Bear Lake

Largemouth black bass

Channel catfish

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