Fishing At

Des Plaines River

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(14)

712 Catches

Des Plaines River is located in Cook County, Illinois. Download FishAngler to find the best places to fish at Des Plaines River. Get local fishing reports with detailed catch information, weather conditions, top baits and more.

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41.739483, -87.876343

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Recent Catches At Des Plaines River

Jack Tieman

2 weeks ago

•

Cook County, Illinois

Species Creek chub

Weight 2 oz

10 likes

Jack Tieman

2 weeks ago

•

Cook County, Illinois

Species Creek chub

Weight 3 oz

8 likes

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Vargas _

9 weeks ago

•

Cook County, Illinois

We went fishing near night we saw alot of bluegils and other fish. It wasn't a to good spot but we had a good trip.

Species Bluegill

11 likes • 1 comment

Maxwell W

2025-10-30

•

Cook County, Illinois

Big ol carp on the ultra light 6 min fight

Species Common carp

Weight 14 lb 14 oz

Gear 1

21 likes • 4 comments

Giancarlo Testino

2025-10-11

•

Lake County, Illinois

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 10 oz

Gear 4

9 likes

Giancarlo Testino

2025-10-11

•

Lake County, Illinois

Species Spotted bass

Gear 2

5 likes

Phil Bellinghiere

2025-10-03

•

Will County, Illinois

I didn't get skunked. Smallest smallie in my 50+ years

Species White crappie

8 likes

Jack Tieman

2025-10-03

•

Cook County, Illinois

Species Largemouth black bass

Weight 2 oz

13 likes • 2 comments

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Most Caught Fish Species At Des Plaines River

Smallmouth bass

Largemouth black bass

Channel catfish

Yellow bullhead

Popular Fishing Spots Near Des Plaines River

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25.7 mi away • Cook County, Illinois

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Lake in the Hills

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