Little Calumet River Fishing Spot
- Elevation: 849'
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Fishing is not allowed within 100 feet above or below the Praxair Dam on the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. "There is some diverse fishing opportunities along the Little Calumet," Briedert said. "There is a very nice largemouth bass population in the west branch along with some salmon in the fall. Because there is more of a flow in the east branch smallmouth bass are more prevalent. "Trout and salmon migrate more to the east branch as well. Steelhead always have a good presence in the river from summer through early spring when they spawn.
Little Calumet River Description
The Little Calumet River flows through or borders the towns of Blue Island, Illinois, Dixmoor, Phoenix, Riverdale, Harvey, Calumet City, Lansing, Dolton, South Holland in Illinois and Hammond, Munster, Griffith, Highland, East Gary in Indiana. The Little Calumet flows into the Calumet River and Cal-Sag Canal. The Little Calumet has 109 miles of river and tributaries and drains 213 square miles. The Little Calumet River has been undergoing construction of a $200 million flood control and recreation project by the Chicago District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers since 1990. The project is expected to be complete in 2010. The project includes construction of 22 miles of levees and floodwalls, a control structure at Hart Ditch, and almost 17 miles of hiking trails. Additionally, seven miles of the river channel is being relocated to allow better water flow, and highway bridges are being modified to permit unobstructed flow of water. A flood warning system is also being implemented. When complete, the project will protect over 9,500 homes and businesses in the towns of Gary, Griffith, Hammond, and Munster in Indiana, and prevent nearly $11 million in flood damage annually. Upon the completion of Burns Ditch, an east and west branch of the Little Calumet River were created. The two branches of the river have developed a good mix of fishing. Recreation areas have been enhanced or created at Gleason Park and Lake Etta in Gary, and George Carlson Park in Hammond. A new park will be developed in Munster just east of Homan Avenue near the Borman Expressway. The parks offer a combination of fishing piers, boardwalks, canoe/kayak launches and shelters along with miles of trails. Fishing the Little Calumet River during the summer steelhead run is a worthy challenge.