Chicago fishing can be amazing and Chitown Angler is excited to offer sportsmen daily reports and some of the most engaging fishing and hunting forums in our area. We bring angling enthusiast’s a complete range of information to improve their success on the water or just to find another partner. From the expert to the beginner we can satisfy your needs. So wade in to this forum first and get your feet wet. It's a great place to start posting.

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gaff

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08:24am - Mar 17,21

steelheadtroller

From the city to the stateline. Downriggers, Trolling, Tips, Tricks,Tackle, Rigging and all things Salmon and Trout.

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11:09am - Apr 19,21

startit2000

Smallmouth, Largemouth and Rockies. Lake Michigan angling and it's hidden treasures!

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09:24pm - Dec 31,20

Tinmare

Yellow Bandits, hell these fish are worth their weight in gold. How, where, when... From Waukegan, Navy Pier, Portage IN

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06:54am - Mar 18,21

John S

Everyone keeps their eyes peeled for these fishing reports. These are the guys that watch the winds, live without sleep and make energy drinks their only diet.

Subforum: Powerlining

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07:50am - Apr 6,21

JJ

Are any species that we missed?

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04:56am - Apr 10,21

Moondrifter

For open club discussion, announcements, questions about becoming a member and the benefits of being a Salmon Unlimited Member.

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01:52pm - Mar 6,21

Greylion

On the Cal/Sag, & Little Calumet.....Carp, smallmouth and yes.....walleye

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10:06pm - May 16,20

thewatsonator

This tributary is one of our premier Illinois rivers.

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07:32am - Apr 20,21

husker

Wading the Fox River or from shore this tributary can't be beat.

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07:05am - Apr 12,21

RA8point

Rumor has it that tributary has walleye, sauger, whites and catfish.....

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04:38pm - Mar 24,21

retired trucker

This tributary is on the rebound, this could be Illinis anglers diamond in the rough.

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08:21pm - Nov 5,20

kodiak16

Wading or shorefishing is the only way, this is one of those quiet fisheries where a sportsman or women can have a ball.

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07:10pm - Mar 10,21

chuckt

Information on these rivers can be hard to come by, share the wealth on this honey holes.

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07:21am - Apr 6,20

jimbo24

In case we missed some, info on our local rivers and preferred out of state creeks like Trail, Little Calumet and the St Joe.

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08:48pm - Nov 21,20

cdxdog

The Coolers produce some of the most exciting Illinois angling around, from trophy stripers to muskie and then some hungry cats.

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07:48pm - Apr 10,21

Walldady

They are local and a great place to wet a line.

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04:31pm - Apr 19,21

hunterman

A windy city hotspot, one of our best resources for ice angling and a whole lot more. These impoundment lakes can produce some excellent big fish angling opportunities, lets hear what's going on.....

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08:45am - Apr 6,21

washhusky103

For those of you that like to travel. Need a break from Chicagoland. Are you hitting the Root or Trail? Bring us your Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin reports.

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12:19pm - Apr 19,21

wsj_outdoorsman

Angling information from North of the dividing line. I-80

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11:03am - Oct 7,19

BigJim

Illinois angling from "Downstate"

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03:30pm - Apr 18,21

hunterman

Have a favorite pond? (location/name not required!).

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09:04am - Apr 20,21

choupiquer

Some of the best catfisherman can be found in right here. They’ll give you tip on our lakes, streams and rivers. Check out our photo's in our catfish corner album. Click here to check it out

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03:36pm - Jul 24,20

Rybec71

Toothy Critters of 10,000 casts and blown out elbows. This one’s for the Musky Hunters.

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10:57pm - Jul 15,20

Tom

These fish can leave you scratching your head and reaching for the next color of jig heads in your box.

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11:03pm - Feb 22,21

AJ13

These little guys can be beasts on light tackle

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08:34am - Mar 8,21

thewatsonator

If we missed your Species Specific target fishing go a head and toss your report in here! The perfect place for a little carp talk or some bowfishing information.

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12:55pm - Jul 19,20

team danjer

Hunting Mushrooms maybe seasonal but it comes up every year. Let's give this forum a whirl.

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11:07pm - Mar 31,19

FishermanFletch

Look around it's a forums number one hot spot.....Go figure.....Anything that's outdoor related and we may have missed. No politics or religion, they just start fights!

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09:55am - Apr 20,21

cast iron guy

Camera Talk, Digital or Film, post pix, brag about your new toy. Computer talk too!

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09:02pm - May 17,20

i8fish2

Post your recipes that no one can resist. From the catch of the day or anything that goes with it, we love food, tell us how to make it good.....

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09:40pm - Jan 20,21

gaff

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10:27am - Aug 28,17

JB2063

Our state offers some excellent Grouse, Pheasant, Quail, Wild Turkey, Chukar and Rabbit and Squirrel so share your tails on the hunt.

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11:57am - Sep 4,20

BigB

Whether your hunting with black powder, archery or using a slug gun, this is the place to be.... tell us how you scored that rack. And we mean deer.

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07:26am - Apr 11,21

colddriver

Illinois hunting close by just in time to hear someone say "They turned around.....they're cupping up......Take Em"!

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07:22pm - Sep 1,20

TheGreek

Just hunting information and reports not covered in the other hunting forums. With some awesome coyote, rabbits...chucks and so much more...This is your Varmint Huntin' Forum.

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11:36am - Feb 23,21

thewatsonator

If Black Powder or other firearms are your passion, then this forum is for you.

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09:29am - Mar 5,21

Walldady

Archery Forum

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05:26pm - Jan 10,21

Bubbalouie

Dog Talk

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10:28pm - Nov 2,19

husker

It's our winter getaway. This forum is the place to go to loose that cabin fever when you can't take the cold and reports for the radical fisherman that can.

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08:32am - Mar 9,21

sctand

It's the stuff we all want or already have...can someone please tell me what it is.....

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11:54am - Dec 13,20

pezdek1

List our tourny's here so people know where to find them. List the dates, type and city/state in your title to increase your turnout.

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10:41am - Mar 6,21

DoJigger

The Chicagoland area has a ton of shore Angling possiblities to offer, Lake Michigan salmon, Wolf Lake walleye or Busse Lakes bass and bluegill. Share your tips and techniques or just post when your getting out, never know who will join you.

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01:33pm - May 12,20

Smitty

All things fly fishing related, if your shorefishing or going to strap on those waders here's the place to talk about it.

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12:53pm - Aug 20,20

chuckt

Fishing reports are great; videos let us share the total experience. Post you fishing and hunting outings here.

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11:34am - Apr 14,20

ltrain

Guys that use these vessels are diehards they Power their crafts with carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons. Yaks are a great way to hit the water, find fish others can reach and have a great time.

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09:41pm - Apr 12,21

Tody

Tackle Talk: Rod Crafting, Rod Selection, waders, Reels, ice fishing gear and baits...

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06:03pm - Apr 14,21

Krezy

Want to try something new. Looking to learn about a new hunting or angling possibility - Swap A Spot - It's an excellent way to "hook up" with someone from the site.

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04:14pm - Sep 17,19

jay7108

Item's for Trade or Sale - you have to be a member of the site for a while and post fishing reports before you can post here ;-)

Please no firearms or ammunition to be sold. Animals can absolutely not be traded!

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10:34am - Apr 20,21

Semper Fish

Aquarium Talk.
The Regulations have changed, it's now legal to keep Gamefish at home!

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12:11pm - Jan 4,21

BigJim

Looking for a harbor? Need help finding that one part or do you just need information on downriggers and trolling. Why not start here?

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12:05pm - Apr 20,21

Walldady

This is our bragging board. It's your place to post pictures of your fishing or hunting beast.

The one everyone has to see!

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