Best fishing near Darien

9 fishing spots · 9 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Darien, 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 9 of 9 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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I & M Canal
#1 I & M Canal Good
4.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 67°F
The Illinois and Michigan Canal in Illinois is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The canal is home to a variety of fish species, including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Whalon Lake
#2 Whalon Lake Good
6.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Clear · 66°F
Whalon Lake in Illinois is a popular fishing spot, offering anglers the chance to catch a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, and…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Tampier Lake
#3 Tampier Lake Good
7.9 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 67°F
Tampier Lake is located in Cook County, Illinois, and is a popular fishing spot for anglers. The lake is home to several fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Long Run
#4 Long Run Good
9.6 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 67°F
The Long Run Fishing Area in Illinois is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to various fish species, including bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish…
Why 54: live conditions (good)
54Solid
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Lacey Creek
#5 Lacey Creek Good
6.7 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
T⛰
Turtlehead Lake
#6 Turtlehead Lake Good
11.6 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Clear · 67°F
Turtlehead Lake Fishing Area is a popular spot for anglers in Illinois, offering opportunities to catch largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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Barth Pond
#7 Barth Pond Good
3.0 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
M⛰
Maple Lake
#8 Maple Lake Good
5.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Clear · 67°F
Maple Lake is located in Illinois, USA and is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts. The lake is well-stocked with a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Des Plaines River
#9 Des Plaines River Good
10.0 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

Fishing near Darien

The Darien area has 9 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 Darien

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