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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Illinois is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product,the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois has been noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hub. Chicagoland, Chicago’s metropolitan area, encompasses over 65% of the state’s population. The Port of Chicago connects the state to international ports via two main routes: from the Great Lakes, via the Saint Lawrence Seaway, to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River, via the Illinois Waterway to the Illinois River.Wikipedia
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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
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
(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
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:
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.
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.
Conclusion
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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