Des Plaines River
The Des Plaines flows south through southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois and meets the Kankakee River west of Channahon to form the Illinois River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 133 miles |
|---|---|
| Flows through | Southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois |
| Mouth | Joins the Kankakee River to form the Illinois River |
| Fish | Bluegill, carp, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, sunfish |
Parts of the river are now part of the Illinois Waterway and the Chicago Area Waterway System.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Source: Des Plaines River (Wikipedia)