[twekd1]

I have a kayak and would like to go up and down the river to get some exercise. Where can i park my truck and put the boat in?

 

[twekd1]

also do i need IL numbers, and if i have lights can i go out at night?

 

[Hoffman]

Yes you need numbers

 

[twekd1]

where can i launch at? and do i need lights at night?

 

[Fishthoughts]

there's a launch off of mccormmick and maybe touhy? Not sure exactly, but it's got an official launch area with parking.

 

[twekd1]

do you know any closer to the city?

 

[InfamouzFisherman]

if you live close around the city Addison and Californa you can launch your kayak there

 

[jj]

the suburban launch is at mccormick and oakton on the north side of oakton east of mccormick

 

[twekd1]

is there somewhere to park my truck at Addison and Californa, is it open all night?

 

[InfamouzFisherman]

i dunno i see people go there wit kayaks at ten and thats when it "closes" but some carp fisherman get aggervated with the kayak people. It bothers me but we have to share i guess. People play soccer there till like 11:45 so i dunno. I believe the park closes at ten though.

 

[RonG]

and do i need lights at night?

Yes, lights and a gun are required.

Yes you need numbers

Registration and stickers are required. Numbers are not unless using a motor. That's probably what Hoffman meant.

 

[twekd1]

cool im going to try and go out tonight after work

 

[twoglasseyes]

I am not personaly familiar with that neighborhood, but if you get a bad vibe when leaving your truck, your feelings are correct. Im not saying it'll be stolen, just vandals would be my guess.

 

[twekd1]

my truck fits right in in any geto hood its a POS

 

[twekd1]

I took your guys advice and put in at addison nice ramp there. i pattled all the way to i think north avenue it took about an hour to get there and an hour back, it was pritty cool, there was a lot of junk in the river and where the waste water gets pumped in it scaired the hell out of me (i did not wanna fall in there) all in all a good ride, now i have to figure out how to mount a fishing pole, i seen a lot of fish jumping!!

https://flic.kr/p/3662086223
https://flic.kr/p/3662888388
there was a ton of fish jumping here
https://flic.kr/p/3662086741
https://flic.kr/p/3662888496
https://flic.kr/p/3662888258

 

[twoglasseyes]

The night pic is sweet!