Best fishing near Lemont

10 fishing spots · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-17 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Lemont, 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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Whalon Lake
#1 Whalon Lake Good
5.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 74°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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I & M Canal
#2 I & M Canal Good
1.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 75°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 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Long Run
#3 Long Run Good
4.8 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 74°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 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Tampier Lake
#4 Tampier Lake Good
5.5 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 74°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 53: live conditions (good)
53Solid
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Turtlehead Lake
#5 Turtlehead Lake Good
10.4 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 75°F · 5 mph wind
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 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Lacey Creek
#6 Lacey Creek Good
11.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 75°F · 5 mph wind
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 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Barth Pond
#7 Barth Pond Good
7.8 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 75°F · 5 mph wind
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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Maple Lake
#8 Maple Lake Good
6.4 mi away
· Nearby flows near normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 75°F · 5 mph wind
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 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Des Plaines River
#9 Des Plaines River Good
13.9 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Air quality / smoke advisory· Smoke · 75°F · 5 mph wind
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 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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Vanhorn Woods Park
#10 Vanhorn Woods Park Poor
11.7 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· Patchy Smoke · 74°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 24: live conditions (poor)
24Rated

Fishing near Lemont

The Lemont 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 Lemont

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.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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