Fox Chain of Lakes

Northeast Illinois (Antioch, Fox Lake, Spring Grove)

The Fox Chain of Lakes is one of the top recreational waters in the entire region. Every year, thousands of people visit the Fox Chain of Lakes area to enjoy water sports, fishing, boating, camping and many other activities.

The Fox Chain of Lakes is comprised of the following lakes: Channel Lake, Lake Catherine, Lake Marie, Bluff Lake, Spring Lake, Petite Lake, Grass Lake, Nippersink Lake, Fox Lake, and Pistakee Lake.

Fox Chain of Lakes Location: The Fox Chain of Lakes is basically located in far northeast Illinois from the Wisconsin boarder south to Route 134; Route 59 to the east and Route 12 to the west (Pistakee Lake is actually west of Route 12).

Fox Chain of Lakes Known Species: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, Crappie, White Bass, Yellow Bass, Bluegill, Bullhead, Carp.

Top Fox Chain of Lakes Muskie Waters: Bluff Lake, Lake Catherine, Channel Lake, Lake Marie, Petite Lake.

Top Fox Chain of Lakes Walleye Waters: Lake Marie, Petite Lake, Fox Lake, Nippersink Lake, Channel Lake, Pistakee Lake.

Top Fox Chain of Lakes Channel Catfish Waters: Grass Lake, Pistakee Lake, Fox Lake, Nippersink Lake, Lake Marie, Petite Lake.

Jay's General Comments: The Fox Chain of Lakes (Fox Chain O Lakes) is wildly popular for it's fishing opportunities. Muskie hunters find the Fox Chain to be prime hunting grounds for the coveted esox, with very decent numbers and size. And with great numbers of largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, and panfish, there is truely something for everyone on the Fox Chain.

Great numbers of fishing opportunities also means great numbers of fishermen. Summer weekends can be very crowded on the Fox Chain of Lakes. And the holiday weekends can see thousands of people descending on the area, which certainly doesn't make the fish want to jump into the boat. But don't let that stop you - there is plenty of water for everyone.

The Fox Chain of Lakes is highly regulated and supervised so you need to make sure you are following all laws and regulations. And make sure you have a designated driver for the boat as they WILL get you for BUI (no kidding)!

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