Kayak Fishing in Illinois

Explore 424 kayak fishing launch points across Illinois. Find boat ramps, water conditions, and directions.

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Lakefront Park

Illinois · ~0 mi from Round Lake

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Horton Lake

Illinois · ~0 mi from Nauvoo

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Lake Decatur

Illinois · ~0 mi from Decatur

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Marina Street

Illinois · ~0 mi from Wauconda

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Murphy Street

Illinois · ~0 mi from Wauconda

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Park Street

Illinois · ~0 mi from Wauconda

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Plank Road Meadow boat launch

Illinois · ~1 mi from Lyons

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Irving Park Road Canoe Landing

Illinois · ~1 mi from Schiller Park

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Big Bend Lake Boat Ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Des Plaines

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Northwestern Woods Canoe Landing

Illinois · ~1 mi from Des Plaines

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Columbia woods canoe landing

Illinois · ~1 mi from Willow Springs

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Cook Memorial Park boat ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Wauconda

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Fox 14 Marina Fox River

Illinois · ~1 mi from Fox River Grove

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Hennepin Canal Bridge 45 - boat ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Rock Falls

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Clinton Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Dewitt

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Greenfield City Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Greenfield

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Lake of The Woods

Illinois · ~1 mi from Mahomet

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North Spring Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Fox Valley

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Rend Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Bonnie

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Madison Avenue

Illinois · ~1 mi from Wauconda

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Hillcrest Road

Illinois · ~1 mi from Dahinda

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Maywood Grove Canoe Landing

Illinois · ~1 mi from River Forest

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Lake Atwood Boat Launch

Illinois · ~1 mi from Cary

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Byron Boat Ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Byron

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Bunker Hill Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Bunker Hill

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Citizens Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Monmouth

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Diamond Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Mundelein

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Fox Chain O'Lakes

Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Lake Marie - Sequoit Harbor

Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Fox Chain O'Lakes

Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Herrin Lake #1

Illinois · ~1 mi from Energy

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Lake Eureka

Illinois · ~1 mi from Eureka

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Mermet State Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Joppa

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Mermet State Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Joppa

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Mt. Olive Old City Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Mount Olive

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Pinckneyville City Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Pinckneyville

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Sam Dale Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Johnsonville

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Shabbona Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Shabbona

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Silver Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Warrenville

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Silver Lake (Highland)

Illinois · ~1 mi from Highland

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Benet Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Benet Lake

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Mineola

Illinois · ~1 mi from Fox Lake

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Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Illinois · ~1 mi from Fox Lake

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Illinois · ~1 mi from Fox Lake

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Church Street Power Boat Ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Evanston

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Alsip Boat Ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Alsip

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Park Avenue Boating Ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Highland Park

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Worth Boat Launching Ramp

Illinois · ~1 mi from Worth

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Waukegan Harbor & Marina

Illinois · ~1 mi from Waukegan

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Spring Lake Marina

Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Peabody River King Wildlife Area boat ramp 1

Illinois · ~1 mi from New Athens

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Busse Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Elk Grove Village

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Busse Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Elk Grove Village

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Citizens Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Monmouth

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Coffeen Lake

Illinois · ~1 mi from Coffeen

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Fox Chain O'Lakes

Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Lake Marie - Your Boat Club

Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Fox Chain O'Lakes

Illinois · ~1 mi from Antioch

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Nippersink Creek

Illinois · ~1 mi from Fox Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go kayak fishing in Illinois?

Illinois has 424 kayak fishing locations listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, reservoirs, rivers.

Do I need a fishing license to kayak fish in Illinois?

Yes, Illinois requires a valid fishing license for kayak fishing. License requirements and fees vary. Check Illinois's fish and wildlife agency for current regulations, season dates, and any special permits for certain bodies of water.

What are the best kayak fishing spots in Illinois?

The best kayak fishing spots in Illinois depend on what species you're targeting. Browse our 424 listings below to find locations with the right water type, launch access, and amenities for your trip.