Calumet Harbor Fishing
A Lake Michigan harbor in Cook County on the IDNR harbor maps.
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Calumet Harbor from the Illinois shore
Calumet Harbor is one of Lake Michigan harbors IDNR maps for Illinois anglers, in Cook County. Red shoreline on that map shows where the public may fish from the bank.
Calumet Harbor offers 3 launch lanes and parking for 100 rigs.
IDNR Lake Michigan fishing page and Lake Michigan entry of the 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026.
What the IDNR marina list says about Calumet Harbor
- Calumet Harbormarina on the IDNR Lake Michigan list
- Location (IDNR)95th Street, Calumet Park, Chicago
- OperatorChicago Park District
- Phone(312) 742-8520
- IDNR line3 boat launching lanes on east side
- IDNR line100 parking spaces for car and trailer on east side
- IDNR linerestrooms
- IDNR line$26 (daily)
- IDNR lineRamp is open all year
- IDNR lineNo launching after 8 PM
- IDNR lineMaximum boat length 23 feet
- IDNR lineSite has no dockage stalls or mooring buoys
- IDNR line
Ramps and marinas on Calumet Harbor
- Lake Michigan Calumet Beach Canoe/Kayak Launchlaunch
- Lake Michigan Calumet Harbor Boat RampFee required to launch
Marina details for Calumet Harbor are quoted from the 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. IDNR IFishIllinois map, boat ramp and launch layer of October 2025 (KML; name, waterbody and notes as printed), read November 5, 2026.
Lagoon and shoal fishing close to Calumet Harbor
- Clarke Point ShoalBar, 3 miles
- South Park ShoalBar, 5 miles
- Madison Park ShoalBar, 6 miles
- Clemson ShoalBar, 6 miles
Stocked lagoons near Calumet 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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| 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.
A few miles of blacktop from Calumet Harbor
Harbors a short drive from Calumet Harbor
- Jackson Park Harbor5 miles
- Burnham Harbor11 miles
- Diversey Harbor15 miles
- Belmont Harbor16 miles
- Montrose Harbor18 miles
Launches one bay over from Calumet Harbor
- Wolf Lake North Boat Ramp3 miles
- Powderhorn Lake Boat Ramp6 miles
- Little Calumet River Waterfront Pub Boat Ramp6 miles
Where to buy crawlers and minnows near Calumet Harbor
- Kindra Marine Terminal Incmarina, Chicago, under a mile
- Sunset Bay Marina, 11203 S Corliss Avemarina, Chicago, 4 miles
- Sunset Bay Marina, 13620 S Hoxie Avemarina, Chicago, 5 miles
- Morningstar Performance Marine Inc.marina, Chicago, 6 miles
- Cal-Side Marinamarina, Chicago, 6 miles
Loaner rod and reel stops near Calumet Harbor
- Vodak – Eastside Branch – Chicago Public LibraryChicago, 1 mile
- William W. Powers Conservation AreaChicago, 4 miles
- Hegewisch Branch – Chicago Public LibraryChicago, 4 miles
- Altgeld Branch – Chicago Public LibraryChicago, 6 miles
Towns with motels by Calumet Harbor
- Burnham6 miles
- Dolton7 miles
- Calumet Park8 miles
The counties Calumet Harbor runs through
- Cook County
- Lake Michigan
IDNR IFishIllinois map, tackle loaner site layer (KML), read November 5, 2026.
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Lakes and river bends close to Calumet Harbor, in pictures
Photo: Alaina McDavid, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Tripp, CC BY 2.0
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The bait shop questions about Calumet Harbor
Where do I cast from land at Calumet Harbor?
The IDNR harbor map shows public bank fishing in red; follow that line.
Which ramp serves Calumet Harbor?
Calumet Harbor offers 3 launch lanes and parking for 100 rigs.
Do I need a Salmon Stamp at Calumet Harbor?
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.
Can I keep perch at Calumet Harbor in May?
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 does the 2026 digest let me keep at Calumet 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.
Is there a reef near Calumet Harbor?
Clarke Point Shoal sits some 3 miles out.
Are there other harbors by Calumet Harbor?
Jackson Park Harbor is about 5 miles away.
Which store outfits a trip to Calumet Harbor?
Kindra Marine Terminal Inc, under a mile away, is first on our list.
Fish Calumet Harbor this season
Read Lake Michigan rules before you keep fish.