Best fishing near Gilberts
30 fishing spots · 30 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Gilberts, 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 15 of 30 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Turner Lake
Good
25.6 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
D⛰
#2
Defiance Lake
Good
16.7 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance T-storms · 72°F · 10 mph wind
Defiance Lake is a popular fishing area in Illinois, USA, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, and…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
B⛰
#3
Busse Lake
Fair
19.6 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Showers Likely · 58°F · 20 mph wind
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 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
T⛰
#4
Techny Reservoir
Fair
35.2 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Showers Likely · 57°F · 20 mph wind
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 52: live conditions (fair)
52Solid
W⛰
#5
Whalon Lake
Fair
30.7 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
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#6
Mastodon Lake
Good
25.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Windy · 25 mph· Chance Showers · 60°F
Mastodon Lake in Illinois is a popular fishing location for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
P⛰
#7
Peregrine Lake
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Showers Likely · 58°F · 20 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
P⛰
#8
Pettibone Creek
Good
31.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Showers Likely · 58°F · 15 mph wind
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 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
B⛰
#9
Banana Lake
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Showers Likely · 57°F · 20 mph wind
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 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
I⛰
#10
I & M Canal
Fair
35.7 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
W⛰
#11
Wilmette Harbor
Good
36.1 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Showers Likely · 57°F · 20 mph wind
Wilmette Harbor is a popular fishing area in Illinois, offering a variety of fish species including Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout. Nearby activities…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
S⛰
#12
Sand Lake
Good
27.3 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
L⛰
#13
Long Run
Fair
37.4 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
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#14
Rock River
Good
39.2 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Showers Likely · 72°F · 10 mph wind
The Rock River in Illinois offers a diverse range of fish species including smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 51: live conditions (good)
51Solid
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#15
Lacey Creek
Fair
25.6 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
Fishing near Gilberts
The Gilberts area has 30 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 Gilberts
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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