Many species of sport fish are found in Chicago harbors throughout the year and others only inhabit harbors during certain times of the year. The Chicago Park District has designated certain areas of these harbors open to anglers fishing from shore.
Marinas
Marina | Location | Operator | Capacity | Services | Fee | Restrictions |
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North Point Marina | 7th Street in Winthrop Harbor, IL | Westrec Marinas (847) 746-2845 |
10 boat launching lanes 200 parking spaces for car and trailer |
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$10 public launch | Ramp is open 24hrs April 1 to October 31, weather permitting |
The Port of Waukegan (Waukegan Harbor) | Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL | Waukegan Port Authority (847) 244-3133 |
4 boat launching lanes 600 parking spaces for car and trailer |
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$10 (daily parking) $20 (public launch) Call for slip pricing |
Ramp is open 24hrs April 1 to November 1, weather permitting |
Park Avenue Launch Ramp | Park Avenue in Highland Park | Highland Park District (847) 831-3810 |
1 boat launching lanes 25 parking spaces for car and trailer |
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$15 (resident daily launch M-F/$35 weekend) $10 (resident beach launch/$20 weekend) Nonresident fees are double the rate of resident fees. |
Ramp is open April 1 to October 15 Hours: 7 AM to 9PM; not staffed after Labor Day Site has no dockage stalls or mooring buoys |
Lloyd Park in Winnetka | Lloyd Place in Winnetka | Winnetka Park District (847) 501-2040 |
1 boat launching lanes 63 parking spaces for car and trailer |
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$15 (resident daily launch M-F/$35 weekend) $5 (resident beach launch/$15 weekend) Nonresident fees are double the rate of resident fees. |
Ramp is open May 1 to October 15 Hours: 8 AM to dusk (M-F); 7 AM to 9 PM (weekend) Site has no dockage stalls or mooring buoys Maximum boat length 25 feet |
Evanston Launch Ramp | Church Street in Evanston | City of Evanston (847) 448-4311 |
2 boat launching lanes 20 parking spaces for car and trailer |
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$250 resident seasonal only $500 nonresident seasonal only Seasonal launch permits on sale starting April 1 |
Ramp is open May 1 to October 31 Hours: 7 AM to 10 PM Call regarding further restrictions |
Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park | Diversey Parkway (2800 North), Chicago | Chicago Park District (312) 742-7762 |
3 boat launching lanes 60 parking spaces for car and trailer |
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$26 (daily) | Ramp is open May 1 to October 31 No launching after 8 PM Maximum boat length 23 feet |
Burnham Harbor in Burnham Park and Northerly Island | 12th Street (1200 South), Chicago | Chicago Park District (312) 747-7009 |
3 boat launching lanes on west side 37 parking spaces for car and trailer on west side |
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$26 (daily) | Ramp is open May 1 to October 31 No launching after 8 PM Maximum boat length 23 feet |
31st Street Harbor | 3100 South, Chicago | Chicago Park District (312) 225-6464 |
2 boat launching lanes 12 parking spaces for car and trailer on west side |
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$26 (daily) | Ramp is open May 1 to October 31 No launching after 8 PM Maximum boat length 30 feet |
Jackson Harbor in Jackson Park | Hayes Drive (6300 South), Chicago | Chicago Park District (773) 288-7106 |
2 boat launching lanes on east side 80 parking spaces for car and trailer on east side |
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$26 (daily) | Ramp is open May 1 to October 31 No launching after 8 PM Maximum boat length 23 feet |
Calumet Harbor | 95th Street, Calument Park, Chicago | Chicago Park District (312) 742-8520 |
3 boat launching lanes on east side 100 parking spaces for car and trailer on east side |
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$26 (daily) | Ramp is open all year No launching after 8 PM Maximum boat length 23 feet Site has no dockage stalls or mooring buoys |
There were 25 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2019.
Species | Total Fish Caught |
Chinook Salmon | 153 |
Coho Salmon | 417 |
Common Carp | 19 |
Lake Trout | 372 |
Largemouth Bass | 303 |
Rainbow Trout | 137 |
Smallmouth Bass | 336 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2019 tournaments:
1 6.50 lbs |
2 6.38 lbs |
3 4.12 lbs |
4 3.88 lbs |
5 3.75 lbs |
Top 5 Bag Weights of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2019 tournaments:
1 | 218.44 lbs |
2 | 190.88 lbs |
3 | 75.75 lbs |
4 | 65.58 lbs |
5 | 60.69 lbs |
2020 Approved or Pending Tournaments | |||||||
Start Date | End Date (if different from start) |
ID | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Public? |
August-01 | 16519 | Hammond Marina (IN) | boat hook |
20 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass |
Yes | |
August-08 | 15918 | North Point Marina | boat hook |
30 | Multiple Species | No | |
August-15 | 15923 | North Point Marina | boat hook |
50 | Multiple Species | Yes | |
August-29 | 15919 | North Point Marina | boat hook |
30 | Multiple Species | No | |
September-05 | 15920 | North Point Marina | boat hook |
30 | Multiple Species | No | |
September-13 | 13798 | Alsip Launch area | boat hook |
75 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass |
Yes | |
October-03 | 16520 | Hammond Marina (IN) | boat hook |
20 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass |
Yes |
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