Best fishing near Buffalo Grove

10 fishing spots · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Buffalo Grove, 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 10 of 10 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Busse Lake
#1 Busse Lake Good
10.1 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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Techny Reservoir
#2 Techny Reservoir Good
14.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 68°F
Techny Reservoir in Illinois is a popular fishing spot, with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish. The area also offers…
Why 55: live conditions (good)
55Solid
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Pettibone Creek
#3 Pettibone Creek Good
11.7 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 65°F
Pettibone Creek is a popular fishing area located in LaSalle County, Illinois. The creek features a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass, northern pike, and channel…
Why 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Peregrine Lake
#4 Peregrine Lake Good
7.8 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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Skokie Lagoons
#5 Skokie Lagoons Good
11.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 68°F
Skokie Lagoons is a popular fishing area in Illinois, USA. It is home to various fish species such as largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, and crappie. The area also has…
Why 52: live conditions (good)
52Solid
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Banana Lake
#6 Banana Lake Good
9.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Clear · 67°F
Banana Lake in Illinois is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. It is a small and shallow lake located in the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. The lake is home to…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Belleau Lake
#7 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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Axehead Lake
#8 Axehead Lake Good
12.0 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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Skokie Ditch
#9 Skokie Ditch Good
12.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 67°F
The Skokie Ditch Fishing Area is located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, bluegill, catfish, and carp. Nearby…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Beck Lake
#10 Beck Lake Good
7.9 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 Buffalo Grove

The Buffalo Grove area has 10 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 Buffalo Grove

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