Will County · stream · order 5 river · ~270 cfs typical
DuPage River
DuPage River is a stream in Will County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
84°
64°
15 mph
58%
Sat
Rain
69°
65°
16 mph
88%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
61°
16 mph
49%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Minooka Widewater (historical)2.3 mi
- Grant Creek2.6 mi
- Frontage Road Pond2.9 mi
- Des Plaines River2.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Kankakee River2.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Jackson Creek2.7 mi
- Cedar Creek3.4 mi
- Dresden Island Pool3.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
DuPage River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish DuPage River?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is DuPage River?+
DuPage River is a stream in Will County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.