It may be the best smallmouth river in Illinois right now. Lutterbie also likes the stretch of river between Momence and Kankakee. The river widens downstream of the city of Kankakee, where anglers should be ready for the chance of getting into a bonus northern or walleye. As a navigable river, the Kankakee is a state-owned waterway. Moreover, there's plenty of access from Kankakee River State Park, which borders the river for 20 miles downstream of Kankakee.
Special regulations apply throughout the year on various stretches of the river.
Be sure to check the regulations booklet carefully before fishing.