Best Fishing Spots Near Rockford, Illinois

Best Fishing Spots Near Rockford, Illinois

When I go fishing I really enjoy having the peace, quiet and some space to myself. It can be stress free when you just go fishing for fun and not have a care in the world. Some the places I looked online and in person near Rockford, Illinois to fish are:

  • Yelp.com
  • Youtube.com
  • HookandBullet.com

I first looked online for the best fishing spots to check out nearby and one of the top google searches was Yelp.com. I will share the information with you about fishing near Rockford, Illionis:

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Few things in the world are more relaxing – or more exciting, depending on the day – than fishing. With so many freshwater lakes and rivers, fishing in Rockford, Illinois is top-rated. From fly fishing to shore casting, here are some of the best spots to try your luck. Please note, that these aren’t ranked in any particular order, but we have mentioned some of the fish you’re most likely to catch.

The Hollows Conservation Area

4ParksFishing

3804 US Hwy 14

“ are abundant, also channel catfish put up a great fight. If you’re lucky you can catch rainbow trout but be sure that your fishing license has an inland trout stamp. We come every year for the Black Friday of…” more

Canoe the Kish at Larsen’s Landing

4FishingRafting/Kayaking

(815) 516-9070

1951 New Milford School Rd

“CAMPING: I camped with a private group at Larsen’s Landing as part of a weekend canoe package. We had the campground pretty much to ourselves. Pros: This camp site is off the…” more

Pecatonica River Forest Preserve

2ParksHikingFishing

7260 Judd Rd

“Beautiful area with amazing trees! It was quiet when I visited except for bird song and the rustling of trees in the wind. Perfect spot for a picnic. There is a camping area too.…” more

When I visit a website for information I only use small part of the article or page and I encourage you to vist all websites I talk about for more information if I didn’t answer your question Yelp.com is a great website I find as a great resource for local information I can’t find else where.

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The secord place I looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near and one of the Rockford, Illinois top google searches Youtube.com video title “Drone view of Downtown Rockford and Rock River Sunset 2017” I will share the information with you about fishing near Rockford, Illinois:

The third place I looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near and one of the Rockford, Illinois top google searches HookandBullet.com I will share the information with you about fishing near Rockford, Illinois:

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Fish Species Found in the Rockford (IL) Area

Carp,  Catfish,  Crappie,  Largemouth Bass,  Northern Pike,  Bullhead,  Warmouth,  White Bass,  Walleye,   and 14 more

Bodies of Water near Rockford (IL)

329 Lakes

517 Rivers and Streams

149 Reservoirs

191 other

Rockford Fishing Reports

   “Flat head fishing at Page Park in Dixon Illinois is on the rise since the…” Rock River

Rockford (IL) Fishing Spots

Alpine Dam 3.5 milesAngler’s Edge Fishing & Marine 3.4 milesBeaver Creek 8.7 milesBessie Creek 10.7 milesCandlewick Lake 12.5 milesCandlewick Lake Dam 12.5 milesCoolidge Creek 11.9 milesCounty Lake 12.7 milesDry Creek 11.4 milesEast Fork Mill Creek 8.4 milesFordam Dam 0.4 milesGander Mountain 6.4 milesHungry Run 11.1 milesKeith Creek 0.9 milesKent Creek 0.6 milesKilbuck Creek 7 milesKishwaukee River 6.2 milesLake Louise 12.1 milesLevings Lake 2 milesLevings Lake Dam 2 milesMeander Creek 10 milesMiddle Creek 12.8 milesMud Creek 5.3 milesNorth Fork Kent Creek 0.6 milesPage Park Dam 4.4 milesPecatonica River 12.4 milesPierce Lake 7.6 milesPierce Lake Dam 7.6 milesRaccoon Creek 12.2 milesReuben Aldeen Park Lake 3.5 milesRhule Creek 10.2 milesRock River 12.8 milesRock River 0.4 milesRockford Bait 2.8 milesRockton Dam 12.8 milesShort Arms 5 milesSouth Branch Kishwaukee River 7.5 milesSouth Fork Kent Creek 0.6 milesSouth Kinnikinnick Creek 11 milesSpring Creek 2.1 milesSpring Lake 5 milesSpring Lake Dam 5 milesStillman Creek 12.2 milesSugar River 12.5 milesTimothy Creek 11.7 milesTrimble Run 11.3 milesTunnison Creek 11 milesWillow Creek 6.3 milesWindsor Lake 5.1 milesRockford (IL) Fishing Map

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Fishing Guides near Rockford (IL)

Lure-In Fishing Guide

“After a few very…”

from $200.00

MONASARK GUIDE SERVICE

“7 different species. In…”

from $100.00

“Muske “”62″” Guide Service”

Klus Fishing and Hunting Guide Service

Musky Hunter Guide Service

Angler’s Pride Guide Service

Lee’s Lake Geneva Guide Service

Spring Creek Guiding Service

Double Treble Guide Service

Mike’s Extreme Guide Service

Streamline Outfitters Fishing Charters

Klus Fishing and Hunting Guide Service

Muskie Catchers Guide Service

Ultimate Musky Guide Service

Tackle Shops near Rockford, IL

107 Bait Pirates Island

367 Bait Shop

51 Sport Shop Inc

218 Fuel Express

Fishing Charters near Rockford (IL)

“V&S Charter Service, Ltd.”

Fishmeister Charters

Mauer’s Charter Service

AJ Charters

Fox Brothers Charter Service

Migrator Charters

Bluemax Charters

Get Reel II Charters

Morning Affair Charters

Bon-Shell Charter Service

Hawg Hunter Charters

Ninja Charter

Capt. Chip Porter’s Salmon Master

Lucky Boy Fishing Charters

Playin’ Hooky Charters

Double D Charter Fishing

Lucky Dog Charters

Prime Time Charters

Fishing Bug Charter

Margaret V Charters

Additional Information: Fishing Maps that might be helpful for your next fishing trip.

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When I go fishing I am looking for that out of the way secret place if you will fishing spot that the locals know as good if I am only visit the area once in my life. Lets make the best of the time in Rockford, Illinois.

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Hope this post was helpful to you and that you have a very successful trip fishing with your friends and family!  Check out the other sections of my blog for more tips on ThebookOnGoneFishing.

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