Best fishing near Bristol

4 fishing spots · 4 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Bristol, Wisconsin — 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 4 of 4 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Turner Lake
#1 Turner Lake Good
10.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 15 mph wind
Turner Lake is a popular fishing spot in Illinois. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and crappie. Nearby…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Sand Lake
#2 Sand Lake Good
9.4 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 15 mph wind
Sand Lake is a popular fishing spot in Illinois that offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 49: live conditions (good)
49Rated
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Sterling Lake
#3 Sterling Lake Good
7.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 15 mph wind
Sterling Lake fishing area is located in Sterling, Illinois, and is known for an abundance of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Spring Grove Rearing Area
#4 Spring Grove Rearing Area Good
12.6 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 15 mph wind
Spring Grove Rearing Area Fishing Area is located in McHenry County, Illinois, and is a popular destination for anglers. Fish species in the area include bass, catfish, and…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated

Fishing near Bristol

The Bristol area has 4 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Bristol

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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