Illinois Fishing Destinations

Long Run

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill and 3 more species

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, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, picnicking, and camping. To catch fish, it is recommended to use live bait or lures that mimic their natural food sources. The best time to visit is during the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, making fishing more challenging. Get driving directions.

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Fish Species

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Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

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This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).

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Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.

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The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.

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The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...


Boat Launches

Access Ramp
County Road E 1800 North 3102-3264, Momence
240th Avenue 101-609, Lowell
Clay Street 21806, Hebron
Cedar Lake Public Access Site
South Lake Drive 20943, Walkerton
Lake Of The Woods Public Access
Primrose Road, North Liberty
Stone Lake Public Boat Launch
North Chain Public Boat Launch
Benet Lake Boat Launch
Elizabeth Lake Boat Launch
Camp Lake -- Access Off 113th St
Camp Lake -- Access At Along 286th
Camp Lake -- Access At End Of 106th Pl
George Lake Boat Launch
Lake Mary Boat Launch
Lake Andrea -- Access Pleasant Prairie
Center Lake -- Access At 95th St
Bassett Road Salem Lakes
Powers Lake -- Access At End Of 396th Ave
Pell Lake -- Access
Cogswell Drive 108, Salem Lakes
Powers Lake -- Access Nr County Hwy F
Silver Lake Boat Launch
Geneva Lake -- Hillside Road Access (Town Of Linn)
Hooker Lake Boat Launch
Hooker Lake -- Access At N Side Of Lake Nr 78th
Lilly Lake Boat Launch
Geneva Lake -- Wrigley Drive Access (City Of Lake Geneva)
Schofield Road Town Of Geneva
Bohners Lake -- Access At N Side Of Lake Nr Lagoon Dr
Rockland Lake -- Access At E Side Of Lake
Fox River -- Access Nr End Of Congress St Burlington
Browns Lake -- Access Nr Durand Ave
Echo Lake -- Access Off Sth 36 Burlington
Eagle Lake -- Access At Eagle Rd
Seminole Drive Town Of Dover
Eagle Lake -- Access At Eagle Lake Park Rd
Buena Lake/Tichigan Lk -- Access
Lauderdale Lakes Westshore Drive Boat Ramp
Pleasant Lake Public Access
Hillburn Millpond -- Access
Booth Lake - Boat Launch
Beulah Lake -- Access At South End Of Lake
Potters Lake -- Access Off County Hwy L
Wind Lake -- Access Off Wind Lake Rd
Tichigan Lake / Fox Riv -- Access - Bridge &Amp;Amp; Conserv Dr
Waubeesee Lake -- Access Off Long Lake Rd
Long Lake -- Kec-Nong-Ga-Mong Lake -- N End
Denoon Lake -- Access
Eagle Spring Lake (And Lulu Lake) -- Boat Landing
Lower Phantom Lake -- Access
Mukwonago River - Lower Phantom Lake -- Access
Big Muskego Lake -- Big Muskego And Bass Bay - Boxhorn Launch
Big Muskego Lake -- Big Muskego And Bass Bay
Little Muskego Lake -- Oak Court Boat Ramp
Little Muskego Lake -- Access At Muskego Drive
Little Muskego Lake -- Hillview Drive Boat Ramp
Little Muskego Lake -- Access At End Of Hardtke Dr
Pewaukee Lake -- Access At Naga-Waukee Park - W End Of Lk
Pewaukee Lake -- Access At End Of Lakeview Blvd Nr Cth Ss
Pewaukee Lake -- Village Launch (Off Park Ave.)
Cobb Boulevard Kankakee