Fishing near Schaumburg, Illinois
Cook County, population 78,723.
- 4 milesto nearest lake page
- 8launches nearby
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Water around Schaumburg
In 2020, 78,723 people called the village of Schaumburg (Cook County) home. Busse Lake (FPDCC) sits around 4 miles toward the east, the first lake with a guide. For more room, Mallard Lake covers about 85 acres. The nearest mapped ramp is Busse Lake Main Pool Boat Ramp at 3 miles.
Families can borrow a rod at Northwest Special Rec. Assoc., about 4 miles away.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Schaumburg; miles are straight lines.
Lakes around Schaumburg
| Lake | Distance | Acres (IDNR) | Max depth (IDNR text) | Kind | Launches | Fish named |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busse Lake (FPDCC) | 4 miles east | 19 ft | lake | 2 | bluegill, walleye, muskellunge | |
| Maple Lake (FPDDC) | 5 miles south | lake | 0 | bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass | ||
| Cloverdale Pond | 5 miles southwest | 12 | 15 ft | pond | 0 | common carp, channel catfish, bluegill |
| Mallard Lake | 5 miles southwest | 85 | 25 ft | lake | 1 | muskellunge |
| Songbird Lake | 6 miles southeast | 14 | 19 ft | lake | 0 | yellow bass |
| Rush Lake | 7 miles south | 14 | 20 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.
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- Fox River13 miles, IFishIllinois page, 49 IDNR-mapped ramps, 12 USGS gauges
USGS stations streaming near Schaumburg
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek At Higgins Rd Nr Elk Grove Village, Il | 5.40 ft gage height | Nov 5 4:45 pm |
| Salt Creek At Rolling Meadows, Il | 5 cfs, 2.31 ft gage height | Nov 5 4:45 pm |
| Salt Creek At Elk Grove Village, Il | 29 cfs, 12.08 ft gage height | Nov 5 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 5:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
IDNR IFishIllinois river and pool pages, USGS GNIS names and USGS gauges (live readings); read November 4, 2026.
Map pins for fishing near Schaumburg
- Busse Lake Main Pool Boat RampBusse Lake (FPDCC), launch, 3 miles
- Busse Lake South Pool Boat RampBusse Lake (FPDCC), launch, 3 miles
- Mallard Lake Carry-in Boat Launch – North PoolMallard Lake, IDNR note: Fee required to launch, non-motorized boats only, 5 miles
- Salt Creek Salt Creek Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch, 7 miles
- Deep Quarry Lake Carry-in Boat LaunchDeep Quarry Lake, IDNR note: Fee required to launch, non-motorized boats only, 8 miles
- Salt Creek Cricket Creek FP Canoe/Kayak LaunchSalt Creek, launch, 9 miles
- Opeka Lake Boat RampOpeka Lake, IDNR note: Fee required to launch, 10 miles
- Fox River Trout Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchFox River, launch, 10 miles
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.
Where kids can borrow a rod near Schaumburg
| Site | Address | Phone | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Special Rec. Assoc. | 3000 W. Central Road, Ste. 205, Rolling Meadows | (847) 392-2848 | 4 miles |
| Birchwood Park Salmon Shop/Palatine Park District | 250 E. Wood Street, Palatine | (847) 705-5123 | 6 miles |
| Des Plaines Pk. District | 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines | (847) 391-5711 | 9 miles |
Sign out a rod at no charge at any site on this IDNR list.
IDNR IFishIllinois map, tackle loaner site layer (KML), read November 5, 2026.
Gear close to Schaumburg
Bait stores around Schaumburg
- Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburgsporting goods store, Schaumburg, 3 miles
- Lee's Bait & Tackle, 23 Arlington Heights Rdbait and tackle shop, Elk Grove Village, 5 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Bloomingdalesporting goods store, Bloomingdale, 6 miles
- Cabela's Hoffman Estatessporting goods store, Hoffman Estates, 7 miles
- Lee's Bait & Tackle, 1400 W Army Trail Rdbait and tackle shop, Carol Stream, 7 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Arlington Heightssporting goods store, Arlington Heights, 8 miles
- Anglers International Resourcesfly shop, Palatine, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Deer Parksporting goods store, Deer Park, 9 miles
Guide listings around Schaumburg
- 1Fishin Buddiescharter, Chicago, (773) 233-8092
- Angler Charterscharter, Chicago, (708) 738-6155
- Capt. Al's Charter Boat Fleetcharter, Chicago, (312) 565-0104
- Capt. Randy's Charter Servicecharter, Chicago, (312) 718-1995
- Confusion Too Charterscharter, Chicago, (888) 929-3474
- Endorfins Charterscharter, Chicago
Yellow Pages, chain store and IDNR license vendor listings (miles only for shops with an exact point); guide and charter association pages; read November 4, 2026.
Trail dates close to Schaumburg
| 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 for events in Cook County or within 20 miles, checked November 2026.
State record water near Schaumburg
| 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 |
| Brown Trout | hook and line | 36 lbs 11.5 oz | Lake Michigan | June 22, 1997 |
IDNR Illinois state record fish list (keeper: Illinois Department of Natural Resources; no angler names printed), read November 4, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Digest rows for Schaumburg visitors
A full year of Illinois fishing costs residents $15; visitors from other states pay $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 |
IDNR 2026 Illinois Fishing Information digest (IDNR), read November 4, 2026. Lake and river pages print any site-specific digest entry.
Near Schaumburg
The next towns from Schaumburg
- Roselle3 miles
- Hoffman Estates4 miles
- Rolling Meadows4 miles
- Hanover Park4 miles
- Streamwood5 miles
Schaumburg within its county guide
- Cook Countyseat: Chicago
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The ponds and rivers around Schaumburg, photographed
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Using Schaumburg as home base for a fishing trip: replies
How far is Schaumburg from a paged lake?
Busse Lake (FPDCC), 4 miles east.
Which IDNR launch serves a Schaumburg boater?
Try Busse Lake Main Pool Boat Ramp, 3 miles.
Where can kids fish off a pier near Schaumburg?
No mapped pier close by.
Who stocks waxworms and minnows by Schaumburg?
Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg, a 3 miles drive.
Which county guide takes in Schaumburg?
Cook County, Illinois.
What will IDNR charge a Schaumburg visitor to fish?
The visitor annual license runs $31.50, per the IDNR fee list.
Which IDNR lake near Schaumburg lists the most acres?
Mallard Lake lists about 85 acres and lies 5 miles off.
Which Illinois communities neighbour Schaumburg?
The nearest are Roselle (3 miles), Hoffman Estates (4 miles) and Rolling Meadows (4 miles).
Does Schaumburg have a tackle loaner site?
Northwest Special Rec. Assoc., 4 miles away.
Which weigh-in is next on water by Schaumburg?
3 events on organizer pages near here, each one already weighed in.
Which record catches came from near Schaumburg?
Silver Redhorse, 6 lbs 11.4 oz, April 24, 2008 (hook and line), from Fox River.
Fish the water around Schaumburg
Launch pages put a directions link up top.