Cook County · stream · order 6 river · ~24 cfs typical
Grand Calumet River
Grand Calumet River is a stream in Cook 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
82°
65°
10 mph
60%
Sat
Rain
69°
64°
16 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
67°
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
- Little Calumet River0.0 mi
- Flatfoot Lake1.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Gun Club Ponds1.9 mi
- Dead Stick Pond1.9 mi
- Powder Horn Lake1.6 mi
- Wolf Lake2.3 mi
- Lake Cottage Grove2.1 mi
- Green Lake2.9 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.
Grand Calumet River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Grand Calumet 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 Grand Calumet River?+
Grand Calumet River is a stream in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.