Best fishing near Joliet

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Joliet, 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 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Kankakee Cut-Off
#1 Kankakee Cut-Off Fair
12.0 mi away
· Water 82°F · a bit warm· Thunderstorms — get off the water· T-storms · 73°F · 10 mph wind
The Kankakee Cut Off fishing area in Illinois, USA is known for its great fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, catfish, walleye, and northern pike. Nearby activities include…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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Milliken Lake
#2 Milliken Lake Fair
13.4 mi away
· Water 82°F · a bit warm· Thunderstorms — get off the water· T-storms · 73°F · 10 mph wind
Milliken Lake in Illinois is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts. Common fish species in the lake include largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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Long Run
#3 Long Run Good
7.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 67°F · 5 mph wind
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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I & M Canal
#4 I & M Canal Good
12.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 68°F · 5 mph wind
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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Tampier Lake
#5 Tampier Lake Good
13.2 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 67°F · 5 mph wind
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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Whalon Lake
#6 Whalon Lake Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Mostly Clear · 68°F · 5 mph wind
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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Vanhorn Woods Park
#7 Vanhorn Woods Park Poor
6.2 mi away
· Clear · 66°F · 5 mph wind
Vanhorn Woods Park in Illinois is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts, with species such as bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish present in the fishing area. Visitors…
Why 26: live conditions (poor)
26Rated

Fishing near Joliet

The Joliet area has 7 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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