Best fishing near Addison

8 fishing spots · 8 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Addison, Illinois — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 8 of 8 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Busse Lake
#1 Busse Lake Good
6.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 67°F
Busse Lake, located in Cook County, Illinois, is a popular fishing destination for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is home to several fish species, including largemouth…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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Peregrine Lake
#2 Peregrine Lake Good
11.2 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 67°F
Peregrine Lake in Illinois is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Lacey Creek
#3 Lacey Creek Good
7.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 67°F
Lacey Creek is a popular fishing spot located in Illinois, USA. The creek is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Barth Pond
#4 Barth Pond Good
10.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Rising fast · likely muddy· Clear · 67°F
Barth Pond is a popular fishing spot located in Illinois, USA. The pond is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Axehead Lake
#5 Axehead Lake Good
9.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Mostly Clear · 71°F
Axehead Lake is a popular fishing destination in Illinois, USA. The lake is home to various fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. The nearby area offers…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Belleau Lake
#6 Belleau Lake Good
10.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 70°F
Belleau Lake in Illinois is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The lake is known for its abundance of fish species such as bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Nearby activities…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Des Plaines River
#7 Des Plaines River Good
13.3 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 67°F
Located in northeast Illinois, the Des Plaines River is a great place to go fishing. The river is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth and largemouth bass…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Beck Lake
#8 Beck Lake Good
12.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 67°F
Beck Lake is a popular fishing spot in Illinois, known for its abundance of bass, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and picnicking at the nearby…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated

Fishing near Addison

The Addison area has 8 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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