Best fishing near Odell

6 fishing spots · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Odell, 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 6 of 6 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Milliken Lake
#1 Milliken Lake Fair
29.8 mi away
· Water 62°F · a bit cool· Windy · 25 mph· Showers Likely · 58°F
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 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Kankakee Cut-Off
#2 Kankakee Cut-Off Fair
30.8 mi away
· Water 62°F · a bit cool· Windy · 25 mph· Showers Likely · 58°F
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 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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Braidwood Lake
#3 Braidwood Lake Fair
21.9 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
Braidwood Lake is a popular fishing destination located in Illinois, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel…
Why 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
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Bird Park Quarry
#4 Bird Park Quarry Good
35.3 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Windy · 25 mph· Showers Likely · 58°F
Bird Park Quarry Fishing Area is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts in Illinois, USA. The quarry is home to a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
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Heidecke Lake
#5 Heidecke Lake Fair
27.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
Heidecke Lake, located in northeastern Illinois, is a popular destination for anglers seeking to catch largemouth bass, muskie, walleye, and crappie. The lake is also known for…
Why 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
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Gebhard Woods Lakes #1-4
#6 Gebhard Woods Lakes #1-4 Fair
25.3 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
Gebhard Woods Lakes 1-4 fishing area is located in Morris, Illinois, and offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated

Fishing near Odell

The Odell area has 6 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 Odell

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

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