Best fishing near South Shore

8 fishing spots · 8 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near South Shore, 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 8 of 8 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Wolf Lake
#1 Wolf Lake
7.1 mi away
Wolf Lake is a popular fishing spot in Illinois, USA, offering anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
P⛰
Powderhorn Lake
#2 Powderhorn Lake
8.7 mi away
Powderhorn Lake is a popular fishing spot located in Illinois, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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Turtlehead Lake
#3 Turtlehead Lake Fair
14.3 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
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South Lagoon
#4 South Lagoon Fair
1.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
The South Lagoon Fishing Area is a popular spot for anglers in Illinois, USA. The area is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby…
Why 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
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Burnham Park Harbor
#5 Burnham Park Harbor Fair
7.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
Burnham Park Harbor is a popular fishing spot in Illinois located near downtown Chicago. It's known for its diverse range of fish species, including bass, walleye, trout, and…
Why 45: live conditions (fair)
45Rated
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Des Plaines River
#6 Des Plaines River Fair
12.4 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 44: live conditions (fair)
44Rated
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Green Lake
#7 Green Lake Marginal
11.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Flood warning — high, fast water· Blown out · high & rising
Green Lake is located in Illinois and is popular for its fishing opportunities. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish…
Why 43: live conditions (marginal)
43Rated
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Montrose Harbor
#8 Montrose Harbor Good
14.1 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Rising fast · likely muddy· Showers Likely · 58°F · 20 mph wind
Montrose Harbor is a popular fishing spot located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is an ideal spot to catch salmon, trout, bass, and panfish. Nearby activities include running…
Why 42: live conditions (good)
42Rated

Fishing near South Shore

The South Shore area has 8 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 South Shore

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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