The Chain O'Lakes – Illinois
The Chain O'Lakes, located about an hour northwest of Chicago, is one of the most popular and record holding fishing spots in the country. The species in The Chain are many. Select a specific lake for more detailed information. Become a Chain Angler ... Come join us! Remember, The Angler™ – Where the angler hangs out.™
Species Present
- Walleyes
- Muskellunge
- Northern Pike
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- Striped Bass
- White Bass
- Yellow Perch
- Black Crappie
- White Crappies
- Bluegills
- Channel Catfish
- Flathead Catfish
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Fishing On The Chain O'Lakes
Bluff Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Bluff Lake is located below and can be accessed directly from Lake Marie or by travel through the channelway from Fox Lake. It is known for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. Demographics Story Map Location Properties Depth: It is approximately 31 feet deep at its deepest point.…
Brandenburg Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Brandenburg Lake, by boat, is accessible from the south shoreline of Redhead Lake. Because it is privately owned, residents enjoy exclusive access to Lake of the Hollow. Only non-gasoline, electric engines with strict horsepower limits are allowed on the lake, keeping the water…
Channel Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Channel Lake is one of the northen lakes of The Chain, connecting with and adjacent to Lake Catherine. Stocking programs are strong, making it a great lake to catch walleye and muskie, but also offer great opportunities to catch largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Resource…
Fox Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Fox Lake is known for its 50-inch class muskies. It also holds 3 large bays – Mineola, Stanton and Columbia. Demographics Story Map Location Properties Depth Shoreline Description Bottom Structure Lake Structure Fish Species: Walleye Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Northern Pike…
Grass Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Grass Lake is a large, shallow lake. The Fox River, heading north can be accessed from the west bank. Grass Lake has an abundance of angling opportunities. Largemouth bass, northern pike and tiger musky can be found in the shallow weedy area along the North shore and in the…
Lake Catherine
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Lake Catherine is one of the northen lakes of The Chain, connecting with and adjacent to Channel Lake. The primary game species of Lake Catherine include musky, northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill, and other panfish. The musky and pike of…
Lake Marie
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Lake Marie is one of the northern lakes of The Chain. Demographics Story Map Location Properties Depth Shoreline Description Bottom Structure Lake Structure Fish Species: Walleye Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Northern Pike Muskellunge Crappie Panfish: Bluegill, Yellow Perch…
Nippersink Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Nippersink Lake is next to Fox Lake. Demographics Story Map Location Properties Depth Shoreline Description Bottom Structure Lake Structure Fish Species: Walleye Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Northern Pike Muskellunge Crappie Panfish: Bluegill, Yellow Perch Catfish Fish…
Petite Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Petite Lake is accessed via Fox Lake, above Columbia Bay. The most popular species caught here are Largemouth bass, Walleye, and Channel catfish. Demographics Story Map Location Properties Depth: Maximum depth of 22'. Shoreline Description: Tall grass and and boat cocks. Bottom…
Pistakee Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Pistakee Lake is one of the southern lakes of The Chain, below Nippersink and Fox Lakes and just south of Route 12 Bridge. It is the second largest lake in the Fox Chain of Lakes, at 1,700-acres, Stocking programs are strong, making it a great lake to catch walleye and muskie,…
Redhead Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Redhead Lake is accessible from the southeast corner of Pistakee Lake. It offers, bass, yellow perch, largemouth and striper bass. Demographics Story Map Location Properties Depth Shoreline Description Bottom Structure Lake Structure Fish Species: Walleye Largemouth Bass…
Spring Lake
Category: Locations - IL Chain
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Spring Lake is nestled between Bluff and Petite lakes. Demographics Story Map Location Properties Depth Shoreline Description Bottom Structure Lake Structure Fish Species: Walleye Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Northern Pike Muskellunge Crappie Panfish: Bluegill, Yellow Perch…