How is the fishing in this area? And what kind of fish usually caught there.

Gills, bass & carp. But mostly small sunfish.

Seen some nice good-size European carp catches recently.

Agree with 3 previous posts. I have seen people catch fish here but only in this time of year-- spring. I think most of Northern Illinois is pretty much overfished. But it's like the other side of a coin where you watch a fire. Just here you cast your hook in and stare. Nice way to pass time and you can't get burned physically, only your pride.

Not to many to impress but u never know u might get lucky

I would rather not fish there. Let them grow.