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Fishing in DuPage County, Illinois
County seat: Wheaton. Population 932,877.
- 25lake pages
- 17IDNR launches
- 4river pages
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DuPage County, Illinois
Fishing DuPage County by the numbers
The 2020 Census tallied 932,877 residents in DuPage County, whose courthouse stands in Wheaton. On the IDNR IFishIllinois map, loaner sites here carry the IDNR fishing map's Chicago/Northeast Illinois grouping.
Of the 25 paged lakes reaching the county, Mallard Lake is biggest. IDNR counts 17 public launches for the county across its map and 2019 inventory. Stocking trucks show up in 19 stocking rows of the 2021-2026 IDNR table for the county.
25lake pages
17IDNR launches
4river pages
19stocking rows
Census 2020 population; IDNR IFishIllinois waterbody pages and map; IDNR lands asset inventory (2019); IDNR stocking table; read November 4, 2026.
Map
Where the DuPage County ramps and piers sit
IDNR IFishIllinois map launch points, IDNR asset inventory piers and IFishIllinois page points; read November 4, 2026.
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Lake pages filed under DuPage County
| Lake | Acres (IDNR) | Max depth (IDNR text) | Kind | Launches | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard Lake | 85 | 25 ft | lake | 1 | muskellunge |
| Deep Quarry Lake | 40 | 45 ft | lake | 1 | channel catfish, bluegill |
| Maple Lake (FPDDC) | lake | 0 | bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass | ||
| Spring Lake (FVPD) | 24 | 14.5 ft | lake | 1 | black crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill |
| Mud Lake | 22 | 16 ft | lake | 0 | channel catfish, common carp, black crappie |
| Northern Harrier Lake | 20 | 25 ft | lake | 0 | bluegill, smallmouth bass, walleye |
| Pickerel Lake | 20 ft | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish | |
| Waubonsee Lake | 16 | 9.5 ft | lake | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie |
| Bass Lake | 15 | 30 ft | lake | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish |
| Rush Lake | 14 | 20 ft | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill |
| Songbird Lake | 14 | 19 ft | lake | 0 | yellow bass |
| Cloverdale Pond | 12 | 15 ft | pond | 0 | common carp, channel catfish, bluegill |
| South Spring Lake (FVPD) | 12 | 7.5 ft | lake | 0 | common carp, bluegill, black crappie |
| Eagle Lake | 10 | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish | |
| Green Lake (FPDDC) | 9 | 10 ft | lake | 0 | channel catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass |
| Grove Lake | 9 | 30 ft | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill |
| Poss Lake | 9 | 9 ft | lake | 0 | common carp, bluegill, yellow bass |
| White Pine Pond | 9 | 15 ft | pond | 0 | channel catfish, redear sunfish, largemouth bass |
| Mays Lake | 15 ft | lake | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass | |
| Catfish Pond | 6 | 16 ft | pond | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie |
| Cheshire Lake | 5 | 13 ft | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, common carp, bluegill |
| Muskrat Pond | 4 | 25 ft | pond | 0 | channel catfish, bluegill, common carp |
| Meadow Lake | 3 | lake | 0 | bluegill, largemouth bass | |
| Birmingham Pond (FVPD) | 3 | pond | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill | |
| Trinity Lake | 18 ft | lake | 0 | largemouth bass, bluegill |
Acres as listed on the IDNR IFishIllinois page (printed only where the page text gives the same size); depth only where the IDNR text states a maximum depth. Launch counts from the IDNR map and 2019 inventory; acres left blank where the IDNR page text disagrees with its listing.
Species
Lake pages around DuPage County, tallied by fish
Bars show lake pages within 50 miles of Wheaton that list each fish; bluegill leads.
IDNR fishing outlook ratings, species named on IFishIllinois pages, the IDNR stocking table and state records, counted per lake page within 50 miles; not a survey of fish numbers.
More water
Lakes of DuPage County without their own guide yet
A further 1 named waters of DuPage County appear only in this list.
| Water | Acres (IDNR) | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | 68 | Warrenville |
IDNR IFishIllinois waterbody pages, read November 4, 2026.
Rivers
Rivers winding across DuPage County
- Des Plaines RiverIFishIllinois page, 15 IDNR-mapped ramps, 12 USGS gauges
- West Branch Du Page River3 USGS gauges
- East Branch Du Page River2 USGS gauges
- DuPage River5 IDNR-mapped ramps, 1 USGS gauge
River and creek levels in DuPage County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Sanitary And Ship Canal Nr Lemont, Il | 856 cfs, 25.19 ft gage height | Nov 11 11:00 pm |
| East Branch Dupage River At Short St At Lisle, Il | 58 cfs, 5.71 ft gage height | Nov 11 10:45 pm |
| Salt Creek At Elmhurst, Il | 51 cfs, 5.12 ft gage height | Nov 11 11:20 pm |
| West Branch Du Page River Near Warrenville, Il | 53 cfs, 7.74 ft gage height | Nov 11 11:15 pm |
| East Branch Du Page River Near Downers Grove, Il | 42 cfs, 12.04 ft gage height | Nov 11 11:20 pm |
| West Branch Du Page River Near West Chicago, Il | 37 cfs, 4.16 ft gage height | Nov 11 10:55 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
IDNR IFishIllinois river and pool pages, USGS GNIS names, IDNR map launches and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 4, 2026.
River stages
River stage readings around DuPage County
| Gauge | Reading | Flow | Flood category | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Du Page River near Downers Grove | 12.02 ft | 0.0405 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 18:20:00 UTC |
| West Branch Du Page River near Warrenville | 7.67 ft | 0.0438 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 18:15:00 UTC |
| St. Joseph Creek (IL) above Lisle | 4.27 ft | 0 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 18:35:00 UTC |
| East Branch Du Page River at Lisle | 5.64 ft | 0.0508 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 17:45:00 UTC |
| Kress Creek near West Chicago | 3.97 ft | 0.0027 kcfs | no flooding | 2026-11-05 18:20:00 UTC |
One timed reading per gauge, copied at build time.
NOAA National Water Prediction Service gauge readings (water.noaa.gov), read November 5, 2026; dated readings, not live (kcfs = thousand cubic feet per second).
Access
Trailer ramps scattered over DuPage County
- Deep Quarry Lake Carry-in Boat LaunchDeep Quarry Lake, IDNR note: Fee required to launch, non-motorized boats only
- Mallard Lake Carry-in Boat Launch – North PoolMallard Lake, IDNR note: Fee required to launch, non-motorized boats only
- Silver Lake Boat RampSilver Lake (Highland), IDNR note: Fee required to launch, non-motorized boats only
- East Branch DuPage River Lyle Community Park Canoe/Kayak Launch on E Br DuPage RiverE Br DuPage River, launch
- Lake Ellyn Carry-in Boat LaunchLake Ellyn, IDNR note: City boat sticker required to launch/boat on lake
- Salt Creek Cricket Creek FP Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch
- Salt Creek Dean Nature Sanctuary Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch
- Salt Creek Eldridge Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch
- Salt Creek Fullersburg Woods Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch
- Salt Creek Hunter Drive Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch
- Salt Creek Salt Creek Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch
- Spring Lake Boat RampSpring Lake (FVPD), launch
- West Branch DuPage River Blackwell Canoe/Kayak Launch on W Br DuPage RiverW Br DuPage River, launch
- West Branch DuPage River Lions Park Canoe/Kayak Launch on W Br DuPage RiverW Br DuPage River, launch
- West Branch DuPage River McDowell Grove Canoe/Kayak Launch on W Br DuPage RiverW Br DuPage River, launch
- West Branch DuPage River Pioneer Park Canoe/Kayak Launch on W Br DuPage RiverW Br DuPage River, launch
- West Branch DuPage River Weigand Park Canoe/Kayak Launch on W Br DuPage RiverW Br DuPage River, launch
13 launches of these launches name water that has no page here, so they appear only on this list.
IDNR IFishIllinois map, boat ramp and launch layer of October 2025 (KML; name, waterbody and notes as printed), read November 5, 2026. IDNR lands asset inventory, 2019 (boating and fishing assets layer), read November 4, 2026.
Stocking
Stocking in DuPage County
| Year | Water | Species (as listed) | Number | Size class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Green Lake (FPDDC) | Bluegill | 9,947 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2026 | Green Lake (FPDDC) | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | Adult |
| 2026 | Northern Harrier Lake | Smallmouth Bass | 4,336 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2026 | Pickerel Lake | Channel Catfish | 540 | Advanced Fingerling (4 – 7") |
| 2025 | Green Lake (FPDDC) | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | Adult |
| 2025 | Mallard Lake | Muskellunge | 90 | Adult |
| 2025 | Northern Harrier Lake | Smallmouth Bass | 4,347 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2025 | Pickerel Lake | Channel Catfish | 540 | Advanced Fingerling (4 – 7") |
| 2024 | Green Lake (FPDDC) | Rainbow Trout | 1,015 | Adult |
| 2024 | Northern Harrier Lake | Smallmouth Bass | 5,913 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2024 | Pickerel Lake | Channel Catfish | 585 | Advanced Fingerling (4 – 7") |
| 2023 | Green Lake (FPDDC) | Rainbow Trout | 1,002 | Adult |
| 2023 | Mallard Lake | Muskellunge | 134 | Adult |
| 2023 | Northern Harrier Lake | Smallmouth Bass | 4,301 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2023 | Pickerel Lake | Channel Catfish | 549 | NonVulnerable (8 – 10") |
| 2022 | Green Lake (FPDDC) | Rainbow Trout | 1,010 | Adult |
| 2022 | Northern Harrier Lake | Smallmouth Bass | 104 | Adult |
| 2022 | Northern Harrier Lake | Smallmouth Bass | 4,620 | Fingerling (1 – 3") |
| 2022 | Pickerel Lake | Channel Catfish | 552 | Advanced Fingerling (4 – 7") |
IDNR fish stocking table on ifishillinois.org (year, water, species, size class and number as listed; no stocking dates published), read November 4, 2026; rows reach the county through the water they name.
Regulations
Digest limits as they apply in DuPage County
Waters of DuPage County follow the statewide rows below unless the digest lists them as a site-specific water. An Illinois resident pays $15 for the annual sport fishing license, a nonresident $31.50.
| Species | Daily limit | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Gar | 1 per 24 hours | Harvest limit is 1 Alligator Gar per 24 hours. |
| Blue, Channel, and Flathead Catfish | no limit | There are no daily harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Other Sunfish | no limit | There are no harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Crappie (White, Black or Hybrid Crappie) | no limit | There are no daily harvest or size limits, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. |
| Lake Sturgeon | no possession | Protected; No possession. |
| Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass | 6 (combined) | Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. In rivers and streams and their tributaries statewide, except for the Mississippi, Ohio (including Golconda Marina), and Wabash Rivers, the d |
| Muskellunge, Northern Pike, and their Hybrid | muskellunge 1, northern pike 3 | All Muskellunge and Muskellunge hybrids (Tiger Muskie) taken must be 36" in total length or longer, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. No more than 1 Muskellunge or Muskellunge hybrid (Tiger Muskie) may be taken per day, except as specified u |
| Paddlefish | 2 | Daily harvest limit is 2 Paddlefish. Please refer to Site Specific Regulations for the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa and the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri. |
| Striped Bass (Ocean Rockfish), White Bass, Yellow Bass, and their Hybrids | no limit under 17 inches; 3 at 17 inches or longer | There are no daily harvest limits or minimum size limits for Striped Bass (Ocean Rockfish), White Bass, Yellow Bass, and their hybrids, which are less than 17" in total length, except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. For these fish 17" in total le |
| Trout and Salmon | 5 (combined) | Daily harvest limit is 5 trout or salmon, either singly or in the aggregate. |
| Walleye, Sauger, or their Hybrid | 6 (combined) | All Walleye, Sauger, or their hybrid (Saugeye) taken must be 14" in total length or longer, except in the Mississippi River, Wabash River, or except as specified under Site Specific Regulations. Daily harvest limit is 6 Walleye, Sauger, or their hybrid, either |
Digest exceptions inside DuPage County (4)
| Water | Species | Rule as printed (code numbers kept) |
|---|---|---|
| Dupage River – West Branch | Large or Smallmouth Bass | Catch and Release Fishing Only (9) |
| Elliott Lake | All Fish | 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) |
| Elliott Lake | Channel Catfish | 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit |
| Elliott Lake | Large or Smallmouth Bass | 15 inch Minimum Length Limit |
| Fox Valley Park District Lakes & Ponds | All Fish | 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) |
| Fox Valley Park District Lakes & Ponds | Channel Catfish | 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit |
| Fox Valley Park District Lakes & Ponds | Large or Smallmouth Bass | 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit |
| Green Lake | All Fish | 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only (1) (2) |
| Green Lake | Trout | Fall Closed Season (7), Spring Closed Season (8) |
IDNR 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026. Site-specific regulations as printed in the 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026.
Records
IDNR record weights from DuPage County
The record list skips DuPage County, so the closest record waters follow.
| Species | Division | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Redhorse | hook and line | 6 lbs 11.4 oz | Fox River | April 24, 2008 |
| Yellow Bullhead | hook and line | 5 lbs 4 oz | Fox River | Feb. 2, 1955 |
| Atlantic Salmon | hook and line | 18 lbs 11.25 oz | Lake Michigan | May 26, 1979 |
| Brook Trout | hook and line | 7 lbs 5 oz | Lake Michigan | Nov. 3, 1998 |
IDNR Illinois state record fish list (keeper: Illinois Department of Natural Resources; no angler names printed), read November 4, 2026.
Tournaments
Bass trail and club days in DuPage County
3 organizer events tie to DuPage County water; 0 are still ahead.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | IHSA Bass Fishing Sectional at Des Plaines River – Big Basin Marina (2025-26) | Des Plaines River | Illinois High School Association (IHSA) |
| May 22, 2025 | IHSA Bass Fishing Sectional at Des Plaines River – Big Basin Marina (2024-25) | Des Plaines River | Illinois High School Association (IHSA) |
| May 4, 2025 | IBN Team Series Des Plaines River 2025 | Des Plaines River | Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation |
Organizer schedule and results pages (IDNR publishes no tournament calendar), checked November 2026.
Loaner tackle
IDNR tackle loaner sites in DuPage County
- York Center Park District1609 S. Luther Avenue, Lombard, (630) 629-0886
- Lake View Nature Center17W063 Hodges Road, Oakbrook Terrace, (630)941-8747
- Westmont Park District75 E. Richmond Street, Westmont, (630)963-5252
- Willowbrook Rec. Dept.7760 Quincy Street, Willowbrook, (630) 323-8215; (630) 920-9429
The IDNR tackle loaner program lends rods free of charge at these places.
IDNR IFishIllinois map, tackle loaner site layer (KML), read November 5, 2026.
Local help
Where DuPage County anglers buy tackle
DuPage County bait shops
- Audacity Bait & Lure Cobait and tackle shop, Lisle
- Bentley Fishing USA Expodexbait and tackle shop, Bensenville
- Harris Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Westmont
- Lee's Bait & Tackle, 1400 W Army Trail Rdbait and tackle shop, Carol Stream
- Wacker Baitsbait and tackle shop, Warrenville
- Dick's Sporting Goods Bloomingdalesporting goods store, Bloomingdale
- Dick's Sporting Goods Lombard, 810 E Butterfield Roadsporting goods store, Lombard
- Dick's Sporting Goods Lombard, 102 Yorktown Mall Drsporting goods store, Lombard
- Dick's Sporting Goods Naperville, 240 Illinois Route 59sporting goods store, Naperville
- Dick's Sporting Goods Naperville, 2763 W 75th Streetsporting goods store, Naperville
DuPage County fishing guides
- Chicago Scenic Charterscharter, Downers Grove, (312) 899-6354
Yellow Pages, chain store and IDNR license vendor listings; guide and charter association pages (matched by the waters they list or their county), read November 4, 2026.
Nearby
Down the county road from DuPage County
Main streets of DuPage County near water
- Napervillepop. 149,540
- Wheatonpop. 53,970
- Downers Grovepop. 50,247
- Elmhurstpop. 45,786
- Lombardpop. 44,476
- Bartlettpop. 41,105
- Carol Streampop. 39,854
- Hanover Parkpop. 37,470
- Addisonpop. 35,702
- Woodridgepop. 34,158
- Glendale Heightspop. 33,176
- Glen Ellynpop. 28,846
- West Chicagopop. 25,614
- Westmontpop. 24,429
- Lislepop. 24,223
- Rosellepop. 22,897
Counties around DuPage County
- Kane County19 miles west
- Cook County23 miles east
- Kendall County25 miles southwest
- Lake County27 miles northeast
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Fish to recognise on sight at DuPage County
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0 1.0
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Richard Hurd, CC BY 2.0
Answers
Questions on DuPage County ponds, lakes and rivers
Where does a johnboat hit the water across DuPage County?
17 launches on the IDNR layers; Deep Quarry Lake Carry-in Boat Launch is one.
Which lake is largest in DuPage County?
Mallard Lake, at 85 acres by the IDNR listing.
What species do lake pages around DuPage County list?
Bluegill tops the count of lake pages within 50 miles, followed by largemouth bass, channel catfish and black crappie.
Is any crawler-and-minnow store open in DuPage County?
Audacity Bait & Lure Co heads a list of 10.
Is there free fishing gear to borrow in DuPage County?
IDNR lists 4 loaner sites here, starting with York Center Park District in Lombard.
Where are DuPage County county offices?
The seat is Wheaton.
Which Illinois license does DuPage County fishing call for?
An Illinois resident pays $15 for the annual sport fishing license, a nonresident $31.50.
Which counties border DuPage County?
Kane County, Cook County and Kendall County lie closest.
Which DuPage County event comes up next on a trail schedule?
Organizers posted 3 events for this county, and none is scheduled ahead yet.
Does the digest list DuPage County lakes separately?
The digest lists 4 site-specific entries for waters in or by this county, starting with Dupage River – West Branch; the table above shows each.
Has IDNR released fish into DuPage County water?
The IDNR table carries 19 rows; the newest lists 9,947 Bluegill, Fingerling (1 – 3") (2026) in Green Lake – FPDCC.
Spend a Saturday on the lakes of DuPage County
Each launch page opens with a directions link.