Beck Lake Fishing near Des Plaines, Illinois

Beck Lake is a lake located just 2.8 miles from Des Plaines, in Cook County, in the state of Illinois, United States, near Mount Prospect, IL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bream/bluegill, catfish, crappie, pumpkinseed, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish, warmouth, bullhead, carp, smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish and perch here. Whether you’re baitcasting, fly fishing or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Beck Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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