Fishing & Angling | Fox Chain O'Lakes

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.

boat maintenance, fishing, Fox Chain O'Lakes, gear prep, spring fishing, tackle tips

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

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