Lake Michigan harbors

Belmont Harbor Fishing

A Lake Michigan harbor in Cook County on the IDNR harbor maps.

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Sizing up Belmont Harbor

IDNR draws a harbor map for Belmont Harbor in Cook County. The red line on the harbor map is public shoreline.

Instead of a marina, the map plots 2 launches.

2mapped launches

0marinas

4shoals within 12 mi

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IDNR Lake Michigan fishing page and Lake Michigan entry of the 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026. Point: USGS GNIS Bay feature 404151 (Belmont Harbor).

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Marina

Launch lanes and parking at Belmont Harbor

Launches on Belmont Harbor

Lake Michigan Diversey Harbor Boat RampFee required to launch
Lake Michigan Diversey Harbor Canoe/Kayak Launchlaunch

Every Belmont Harbor marina detail here is an IDNR line.

IDNR Lake Michigan fishing page and Lake Michigan entry of the 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026. IDNR IFishIllinois map, boat ramp and launch layer of October 2025 (KML; name, waterbody and notes as printed), read November 5, 2026.

Around the harbor

Lagoons inland from Belmont Harbor

Oakland ShoalBar, 9 miles
Morgan ShoalBar, 10 miles
Hyde Park ShoalsBar, 10 miles
Clemson ShoalBar, 10 miles

City lagoons close to Belmont Harbor

Auburn LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Columbus LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Douglas LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Garfield LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Gompers LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Humboldt LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Jackson Park lagoonsChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Marquette LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
McKinley LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Sherman LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)
Washington LagoonChannel Catfish (12,500+ fish) stocked by IDNR in June, July and August (IDNR Lake Michigan page)

IDNR Lake Michigan fishing page and Lake Michigan entry of the 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026. Shoals: USGS GNIS domestic names (Illinois stream points), read November 4, 2026.

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Limits

Lake Michigan limits for anglers at Belmont Harbor

Species	Rule as printed
All Fish	All devices used for sport fishing on Lake Michigan must be attended at all times
Lake Trout	2 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Lake Whitefish or Round Whitefish	12 Fish Daily Harvest Limit, singly or in the aggregate
Large or Smallmouth Bass	21 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Trout and Salmon	10 inch Minimum Length Limit; 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit, singly or in the aggregate, except for Lake Trout
Yellow Perch	15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (6); Closed May 1 through June 15

Anglers 16 and older carry an Illinois fishing license ($15 a year for residents, $31.50 for nonresidents in 2026). The digest also requires the $6.50 Salmon Stamp to take salmon or trout in Lake Michigan.

IDNR Lake Michigan fishing page and Lake Michigan entry of the 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026. IDNR license fees (ifishillinois.org), read November 4, 2026.

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Nearby

An Illinois blacktop jaunt from Belmont Harbor

Other Lake Michigan harbors near Belmont Harbor

More public launches that reach Belmont Harbor

Lake Michigan Gillson Park Canoe/Kayak Launch10 miles

Filling the bait bucket near Belmont Harbor

Belmont Harbormarina, Chicago, under a mile
Montrose Harbor Officemarina, Chicago, 1 mile
Park Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Chicago, 1 mile
Dick's Sporting Goods Chicago, 1538 N. Clybourn Avenuesporting goods store, Chicago, 2 miles
Chicago Fly Fishing Outfittersfly shop, Chicago, 3 miles

Tackle loaner sites near Belmont Harbor

Uptown Branch – Chicago Public LibraryChicago, 1 mile
West Ridge Nature ParkChicago, 4 miles
Humboldt Park Branch – Chicago Public LibraryChicago, 4 miles
Albany Park Branch – Chicago Public LibraryChicago, 5 miles

Illinois towns close to Belmont Harbor

Lincolnwood7 miles
Chicago8 miles
Evanston8 miles

County guides linked to Belmont Harbor

Cook County
Lake Michigan

IDNR IFishIllinois map, tackle loaner site layer (KML), read November 5, 2026.

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Photos

Timber, cornfield and water around Belmont Harbor through a lens

Lake Michigan, Illinois — Lake Michigan 1.0 mi
Photo: Charles Fulton, CC BY 2.0

Diversey Harbor, Illinois — Diversey Harbor 0.9 mi
Photo: Tripp, CC BY 2.0

Montrose Harbor, Illinois — Montrose Harbor 1.3 mi
Photo: Alaina McDavid, CC BY-SA 2.0

Burnham Harbor, Illinois — Burnham Harbor 5.8 mi
Photo: bradhoc, CC BY 2.0

Answers

Straight replies on Belmont Harbor

Is Belmont Harbor open to shore anglers?

Check the IDNR harbor map: red means public bank fishing.

Does IDNR print trailer parking for Belmont Harbor?

Instead of a marina, the map plots 2 launches.

What license covers Belmont Harbor?

When can I keep perch at Belmont Harbor?

Yellow perch are closed May 1 through June 15 in Illinois waters of Lake Michigan, with a 15 fish daily limit the rest of the year.

What are the trout and salmon limits at Belmont Harbor?

Trout and salmon combined: 5 a day with a 10-inch minimum, lake trout 2; black bass 1 a day at 21 inches or longer; lake whitefish 12; every device must be attended.

What structure is off Belmont Harbor?

Oakland Shoal lies about 9 miles from the harbor.

Which harbor page sits beside Belmont Harbor on the shore?

Next harbor: Diversey Harbor, under a mile.

Can I get bait on the way to Belmont Harbor?

Belmont Harbor, under a mile away, is first on our list.

Launch from Belmont Harbor

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