Fishing At

Des Plaines River

4.0

(15)

721 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

Andrew Doyle

4 days ago

•

DuPage County, Illinois

Weight 2 lb

Gear 1

9 likes

Aaron Konik

7 weeks ago

•

Kankakee County, Illinois

Species Smallmouth bass

8 likes • 2 comments

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Jeremiah Keenan

2026-05-29

•

Will County, Illinois

Caught these two little guys today.

Species Rock bass

16 likes

Phil Roth

2026-05-28

•

Will County, Illinois

Been a while and feels good to get one.

Species Largemouth black bass

17 likes • 1 comment

Maxwell W

2026-05-15

•

Cook County, Illinois

Caught this solid pike in the dpr

Species Northern pike

Weight 5 lb 10 oz

Gear 1

25 likes • 4 comments

Ken Newbauer

2026-03-24

•

Kankakee County, Illinois

Species Smallmouth bass

11 likes

Phil Bellinghiere

2026-03-21

•

Will County, Illinois

Species Smallmouth bass

Weight 3 lb 2 oz

17 likes

Phil Bellinghiere

2026-03-10

•

Will County, Illinois

Species Smallmouth bass

Weight 3 lb 5 oz

18 likes • 1 share

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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

123.3 mi away • Ottawa County, Michigan

22.4 mi away • Kendall County, Illinois

25.7 mi away • Cook County, Illinois

33.3 mi away • Lake Zurich, Illinois

10.1 mi away • Orland Hills, Illinois

9.2 mi away • Cook County, Illinois

105.6 mi away • Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Lake in the Hills

37.9 mi away • Lake in the Hills, Illinois

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