i plan to head to chicago to visit some family for the first time in early novemeber. i was told the fishing there is pretty good. i havent fished this region before so i would appreciate if anyone had some info. i will be located in west rogers park. i want to focus on bass, pike, and trout. what do the bass and others seem to prefer in this region? is a specific lure or color work better than others? how is the bite this time of year? has fishing slowed down due to the temperature drop? if anyone can help with info or even guide me for a few days ( this is  likely going to be my only trip to chicago for several years, if ever) it would be appreciated. i have a lot of experience in ny so i wonder if the techniques differ and would gladly return the favor. thanks.

nobody? 

How big a "region" are you talking about? Are you looking to shore fish within a short distance? Are you bringing a boat? Kayak? Do you wade? Do you want to book a charter on Lake Michigan? An hour or so west of Rogers Park is the Fox River that has smallmouth and a few pike and fewer muskie. Lots of river there. Just to the East, is Lake Michigan. They are snagging dying salmon in the harbors right now. Aside from lake trout in the big lake, there are no trout streams in Illinois. What kind of fishing are you expecting to do and how far are you willing to travel?

i will be wading. plan to go to a few rivers and lakes. what kind of salmon are running? i tend to stay away from snagging and lifting, i try to keep focus on fishing. i would like to focus on smallmouth and northern pike. i am willing to travel an hour iin any directions. will be with a friend but he tells me all the water here is under high fishing pressure. i appreciate the help. are the bass actively feeding or are they slowing down with the drop in temperature? what lures are good this time of year for lakes and rivers? i was thinking of senko, spinnerbait,swimbait, and jerkbait to name a few.