Best fishing near Waterman
11 fishing spots · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Waterman, 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 11 of 11 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
K⛰
#1
Kankakee Cut-Off
Fair
38.9 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
M⛰
#2
Mastodon Lake
Good
24.5 mi away
· Nearby flows above normal· Windy · 25 mph· Chance Showers · 60°F
Mastodon Lake in Illinois is a popular fishing location for anglers of all skill levels. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill…
Why 50: live conditions (good)
50Solid
W⛰
#3
Whalon Lake
Fair
35.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
L⛰
#4
Long Run
Fair
38.0 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 51: live conditions (fair)
51Solid
F⛰
#5
Fishing Allowed here
Good
22.8 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
F⛰
#6
Fishing Allowed
Good
24.4 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
H⛰
#7
Heidecke Lake
Fair
35.4 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
L⛰
#8
Lacey Creek
Fair
37.4 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 48: live conditions (fair)
48Rated
B⛰
#9
Barth Pond
Fair
39.8 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Windy · 25 mph
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 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
G⛰
#10
Gebhard Woods Lakes #1-4
Fair
32.9 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
V⛰
#11
Vanhorn Woods Park
Poor
33.2 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Showers Likely · 60°F · 25 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 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
Fishing near Waterman
The Waterman area has 11 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 Waterman
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?
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