Best fishing near Sharon
10 fishing spots · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Sharon, Wisconsin — 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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#1
Turner Lake
Good
27.3 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
R⛰
#2
Rock River
Good
22.2 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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#3
Defiance Lake
Good
28.9 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
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#4
Sand Lake
Good
35.4 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
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#5
Banana Lake
Fair
36.3 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
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#6
Fishing Allowed
Good
30.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 20 mph wind
Fishing Allowed in Illinois offers diverse angling across lakes, rivers, and forest preserves. Great spots include Busse Lake (Cook County) for bass and northern pike, and the Fox…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#7
Fishing Allowed here
Good
30.3 mi away
· Nearby flows below normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 20 mph wind
Fishing Allowed Here in Illinois offers access to several productive lakes and rivers. Top spots include the Illinois River (Starved Rock area) for sauger and walleye, and Lake…
Why 46: live conditions (good)
46Rated
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#8
Sterling Lake
Good
39.7 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 15 mph wind
Sterling Lake fishing area is located in Sterling, Illinois, and is known for an abundance of fish species including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 47: live conditions (good)
47Rated
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#9
Spring Grove Rearing Area
Good
25.0 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Chance Showers · 57°F · 15 mph wind
Spring Grove Rearing Area Fishing Area is located in McHenry County, Illinois, and is a popular destination for anglers. Fish species in the area include bass, catfish, and…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
Fishing near Sharon
The Sharon 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 Sharon
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.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.