Illinois Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Illinois

Trevor Kroll with OPS eXperiences
Wonder Lake, Illinois
Reported: 9 months ago

Yellow bass bite is as hot as fire! But unfortunately ice in Illinois is gone. That means we have wading trips! Excited to start jacking small mouths with fly rods and conventional gear.

Trevor Kroll with OPS eXperiences Wonder Lake, Illinois Reported: 9 months ago

Yellow bass bite is as hot as fire! But unfortunately ice in Illinois is gone. That means we have wading trips! Excited to start jacking small mouths with fly rods and conventional gear.

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Trevor Kroll with OPS eXperiences
Wonder Lake, Illinois
Reported: 9 months ago

Bite is on fire on the fox chain with panfish and multi species full day trips catching great fish. The ice is in great condition and the snow cover will improve the bite.

Trevor Kroll with OPS eXperiences Wonder Lake, Illinois Reported: 9 months ago

Bite is on fire on the fox chain with panfish and multi species full day trips catching great fish. The ice is in great condition and the snow cover will improve the bite.

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Trevor Kroll with OPS eXperiences
Wonder Lake, Illinois
Reported: 10 months ago

Walleye crappie and bluegill are all biting. Being mobile and dressing for the weather is key. Day and night trips available

Trevor Kroll with OPS eXperiences Wonder Lake, Illinois Reported: 10 months ago

Walleye crappie and bluegill are all biting. Being mobile and dressing for the weather is key. Day and night trips available

Crappie, Walleye Fishing in Wonder Lake, Illinois

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★★★★★
Trevor was super knowledgeable and friendly. It was just a few of us so we got to try a couple spots. We were traveling so we didn’t keep any of the fish we caught but had a great time.
Jodi K. | February 8, 2025

Trip: Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing