Best fishing near Elmhurst

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

Explore the best fishing near Elmhurst, 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
9.7 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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Whalon Lake
#2 Whalon Lake Good
14.7 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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Lacey Creek
#3 Lacey Creek Good
7.3 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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Peregrine Lake
#4 Peregrine Lake Good
14.7 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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Barth Pond
#5 Barth Pond Good
8.1 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
#6 Axehead Lake Good
8.6 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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Des Plaines River
#7 Des Plaines River Good
8.9 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
B⛰
Belleau Lake
#8 Belleau Lake Good
10.2 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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Maple Lake
#9 Maple Lake Good
12.9 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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Beck Lake
#10 Beck Lake Good
12.7 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 Elmhurst

The Elmhurst 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.

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