SKOKIE LAGOONS

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • ILLINOIS

Skokie Lagoons


April 26, 2024

Skokie Lagoons is a popular fishing area in Illinois, USA. It is home to various fish species such as largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, and crappie. The area also has several nearby activities, such as hiking, biking, and bird watching. The best fishing tips are to use live bait or lures and to fish near the vegetation in shallow waters. The best time of the year to visit is during the spring and fall when the average temperature is around 60°F. Overall, Skokie Lagoons is a great place to visit for fishing enthusiasts and those who love nature.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass
Image Alt Northern Pike

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Sipsey Fork above Smith Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

North River

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

Little Bear Creek

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pickwick Lake

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Sauger

O'Neal Harbor

Apache Trout • Flounder • Sheepshead

Brotherick Branch

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Indiancamp Creek

Apache Trout • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Haleyville City Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Holt Lake

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

Cypress Creek

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

Area Boat Ramps

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

Rafting & Kayaking

THE CONFLUENCE WITH SCARSBOROUGH CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH THE ESCATAWPA RIVER
Escatawpa Watershed, Alabama
BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174 TO CONFLUENCE WITH DUCK RIVER
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
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
SOUTHERN NF BOUNDARY TO NORTHERN NF BOUNDARY
Cahaba Watershed, Alabama
THE HENRYVILLE BRIDGE CROSSING ON COUNTY ROAD 6230 TO BETHEL BRIDGE ON COUNTY ROAD 6174
Buffalo Watershed, Tennessee
STATE ROAD 56 BRIDGE TO FOREST PURCHASE BOUNDARY AT ROLAND, IN
Lower East Fork White Watershed, Indiana
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
BRIDGE AT EDDYVILLE BLACKTOP TO CONFLUENCE WITH OHIO RIVER AT GOLCONDA,IL
Lower Ohio-Bay Watershed, Illinois
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

                                                       

Goodman Township Park

McCormick Wilderness

Presque Isle Park

County Fair Park

Bewabic State Park

Menomonee Road Park

Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest

Van Riper State Park

Sturgeon River Sloughs State Wildlife Area

Long Slide Falls County Park

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

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