KANKAKEE CUT-OFF

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Kankakee Cut-Off


April 27, 2024

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 hiking, bird watching, and camping. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late afternoon. The best time of year to visit is in the spring or fall when the temperatures average around 60-70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike
Image Alt Smallmouth Bass
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Gainesville Resevoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Warrior Resrvoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Demopolis

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Largemouth Bass

Sipsey River

Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass

Dog River

Apache Trout • Flounder

Washington County Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Lake Tecumseh

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Common Carp • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Coffeeville Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

One Horse Gap Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Whoopie Cat Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

WINDFALL LAKE -- ACCESS
Watershed,
GLEN LAKE -- ACCESS ON N SIDE OF LAKE - BOLANDER LANDING RD
Watershed,
LAKE LUCERNE BOAT LAUNCH
Watershed,
TRUMP LAKE -- ACCESS
Watershed,
DOLAN LAKE -- ACCESS AT S END OF LAKE - DOLAND LANDING RD
Watershed,
MENOMINEE RIVER -- WHITE RAPIDS DAM ACCESS
Watershed,
LONG LAKE -- ACCESS AT END OF PUBLIC ACCESS POINT RD
Watershed,
SOUTH 4 ROAD LAKE TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
TOWN CORNER LAKE -- ACCESS AT SE END OF LAKE
Watershed,
BEAR LAKE -- ACCESS AT NW SIDE OF LAKE OFF BEAR LAKE LN
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
SOURCE, ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC 10, T11S, R6E) TO BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP (SE1/4,SEC.16,T12S, R6E)
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
1 MINLE SOUTHWEST OF DELWOOD, IL (SEC. 18, T11S, R13E) TO REESVILLE, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF THE CONFLUENCE WITH SUGAR CREEK
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE TO THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE YELLOWHOUSE BRANCH CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER NEAR THE TOWN OF DEER PARK, ALABAMA TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 RIVER MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE U.S. HIGHWAY 98 BRIDGE
Escatawpa Watershed, Illinois

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Menomonee Road Park

Keweenaw National Historical Park

Van Riper State Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

Goodman Township Park

Little Rice Wildlife Area

County Fair Park

Long Slide Falls County Park

McCormick Wilderness

Bewabic State Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
CHICAGO ROAD SEEDBED
RIVER ROAD SEEDBEDS
BUTTONBUSH POND OVERLOOK
SOUTH PATROL ROAD PRAIRIE RESTORATION
TURTLE POND

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