SKOKIE DITCH

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Skokie Ditch


April 25, 2024

The Skokie Ditch Fishing Area is located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, bluegill, catfish, and carp. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, and bird watching. Fishing tips include using live bait and casting near weed beds. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 80°F. Overall, the Skokie Ditch Fishing Area is a great spot for anglers looking for a convenient location close to the city.



Fish Species
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Common Carp
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

North River

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

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Holt Lake

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

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Cypress Creek

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

UCIL LAKE -- ACCESS
Oconto Watershed, Illinois
BASS LAKE -- ACCESS AT THE END OF 10TH RD
Peshtigo Watershed, Wisconsin
MURPHY LAKE -- ACCESS AT E SIDE OF LAKE
Peshtigo Watershed, Illinois
POTATO RAPIDS / BAGLEY FLOWAGE -- ACCESS AT PESHTIGO RIVER SF
Peshtigo Watershed, Wisconsin
6TH STREET MENEKAUNEE
Lake Michigan Watershed, Wisconsin
BAILEYS HARBOR TOWN MARINA
Lake Michigan Watershed, Wisconsin
WHITE POTATO LAKE -- ACCESS NR WHITE POTATO LAKE RD
Peshtigo Watershed, Illinois
PESHTIGO RIVER -- ACCESS OFF BOAT LANDING LN TOWN OF GROVER
Peshtigo Watershed, Wisconsin
NORTH SHORE DRIVE INGALLSTON
Watershed,
WHITE POTATO LAKE -- ACCESS NR WHITE POTATO LAKE RD
Peshtigo Watershed, Illinois

Rafting & Kayaking

STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba 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
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
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
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
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
THE JACKSON COUNTY ROUTE 614 BRIDGE TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 2 RIVER MILES FROM THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF THE STUDY AREA
Escatawpa Watershed, Mississippi

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Presque Isle Park

McCormick Wilderness

Hiawatha National Forest

Goodman Township Park

Menomonee Road Park

Bewabic State Park

County Fair Park

Van Riper State Park

Long Slide Falls County Park

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

                                                                                                                        
                                               
PAUL H. DOUGLAS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education in Indiana is a must-visit point of interest for nature enthusiasts and those interested in environmental conservation. Located in the heart of ...
INLAND MARSH OVERLOOK
The Inland Marsh Overlook, located in Indiana, is a must-visit point of interest for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This breathtaking overlook offers stunning views of the largest wetland complex ...
CHICAGO ROAD SEEDBED
BUTTONBUSH POND OVERLOOK
WEST BEACH
West Beach is a beautiful and unique point of interest located in Indiana Dunes National Park. There are many good reasons to visit this area, including the stunning views of ...
RIVER ROAD SEEDBEDS
SOUTH PATROL ROAD PRAIRIE RESTORATION
TURTLE POND

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