Fishing & Angling | Fox Chain O'Lakes

What to Fish for on the Fox Chain in July, and What Time to Show Up

Written by Mike Warner on July 10, 2026. Posted in Fishing & Angling, News & Updates.

Bass at first light, catfish after dark. Here's what's actually biting on the Fox Chain in July and the time of day to be on the water for each.

fishing, Fox Chain O'Lakes, largemouth bass, tackle tips

Northern Pike Fishing on the Fox Chain O’Lakes

Written by Mike Warner on June 12, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings, Fishing, Fishing & Angling.

Fox Chain pike are active all summer if you know where to look. Where to find them, what to throw, which leaders to use, and the regulations.

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Walleye Season Opens Saturday. Here’s What Else Is Biting Right Now.

Written by Rusty on May 13, 2026. Posted in Fishing & Angling, News & Updates.

Walleye season opens May 15 on Fox Chain. Crappie are spawning, pike are feeding, and the white bass run is still going. Here's what's biting and what to throw.

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May 1 Fishing Report: Walleye, Crappie, and the Lock Is Open

Written by Mike Warner on May 1, 2026. Posted in Fishing & Angling, News & Updates.

Walleye up shallow, crappie on the docks, and the Stratton Lock just opened. Here's the May 1 fishing report from the Fox Chain O'Lakes.

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Don’t Shoot — I’m Just Fishing! Antioch Man Arrested After Firing Shotgun at Anglers

Written by admin on March 26, 2026. Posted in Fishing & Angling, News & Updates.

A 76-year-old Antioch property owner faces felony charges after firing a shotgun toward fishermen on his private pond — a pond accessible via a public channel near the Fox Chain O'Lakes.

boating safety, fishing, fishing regulations, Fox Chain O'Lakes

Filleting fresh caught fish on a cutting board at the lake

How to clean and fillet your catch at the Fox Chain O’Lakes

Written by FCOL Editorial Team on February 28, 2026. Posted in Fishing & Angling, How-To & Tips.

Step-by-step guide to cleaning and filleting walleye, bass, crappie, pike, and catfish caught at the Fox Chain O'Lakes.

fillet, fish cleaning, fishing regulations, freshwater fishing, walleye

Fishing gear and boat preparation for spring season on Illinois lake

Getting your gear and boat ready for fishing season on the Fox Chain

Written by FCOL Editorial Team on February 27, 2026. Posted in Fishing & Angling, How-To & Tips, Seasonal Guides.

Spring fishing season on the Fox Chain O'Lakes is around the corner. Here's your complete checklist for getting rods, reels, tackle, boat, motor, and trailer ready before the first launch.

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