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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great lakes troller

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06:42am - Nov 26,21

honda cat

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06:45pm - Sep 7,21

Bulldawg

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

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08:10am - Jan 1,22

honda cat

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

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04:15pm - Oct 28,21

jmdog

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

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08:09pm - Dec 30,21

bigfoot

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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08:00pm - Aug 11,22

fish56

Are any species that we missed?

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11:47pm - Oct 24,21

NEPTUNE48

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

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11:58am - Aug 29,21

DoJigger

Club Business, want to see what's behind the door all it takes is becoming a Salmon Unlimited Member.

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07:47am - May 13,21

Industrial

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

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04:27am - Nov 3,21

minnow

This tributary is one of our premier Illinois rivers.

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05:10pm - Dec 21,21

Keller2172002

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

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04:47pm - Nov 8,21

live-to-fish

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

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01:46pm - Dec 25,21

RiverRat

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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06:38pm - Oct 19,21

jmdog

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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01:09pm - Aug 27,21

billebob5

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

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06:50am - Dec 23,21

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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03:30pm - Dec 22,21

tinyfisher

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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07:37pm - Dec 29,21

hunterman

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

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12:17pm - Dec 11,21

colddriver

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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07:13pm - May 25,21

Any Luc

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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04:28pm - Aug 26,21

Runnin' Bare

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

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12:32pm - Aug 13,21

Bulldawg

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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06:40am - Dec 29,21

honda cat

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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05:35am - Sep 22,21

aane

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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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11:03am - Dec 25,21

The Osprey

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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06:57am - Nov 20,21

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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01:01pm - Nov 22,21

THE SPOT

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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07:40am - May 13,21

Bulldawg

Archery Forum

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09:37pm - Dec 14,21

Monty

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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10:56pm - Dec 29,21

gaff

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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07:30pm - Sep 29,21

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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02:00pm - Oct 28,21

SMOLERCRAFT-14

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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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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08:38pm - Dec 31,21

honda cat

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

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Semper Fish

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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08:41pm - Dec 11,21

outabounds

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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scaper

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