News & Updates | 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

What to Do After the Fourth: A Mid-July Visitor’s Guide to Fox Chain O’Lakes

Written by Amy Brennan on July 10, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings, News & Updates.

The fireworks crowds are gone. Here's how to spend mid-July on the Fox Chain: quieter beaches, boat rentals, and where the locals eat lunch.

family activities, Fox Chain O'Lakes, state park, things to do

Invasive Species on the Fox Chain O’Lakes

Written by Mark Sullivan on June 12, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings, News & Updates, Wildlife & Nature.

Several invasive species are already established in the Fox Chain. Here's what they're doing to the system and what every boater and angler can do about it.

boating, conservation, Fox Chain O'Lakes, Fox Waterway Agency, invasive species, milfoil, water quality, zebra mussels

Outdoor summer festival with string lights and families gathered at picnic tables in warm evening light on the Fox Chain O'Lakes

Things to Do on the Fox Chain O’Lakes in June

Written by Amy Brennan on June 2, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings, News & Updates, Travel & Tourism.

June on the Fox Chain means Friday Night Live is back, farmers markets are running, and the lakes are open for fishing, boating, and waterfront dining. Here's what's on.

What Fish Are in the Fox Chain O’Lakes? A Local Guide to Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Pike, Crappie, and More

Written by Mary Whitcomb on May 26, 2026. Posted in Fishing, News & Updates.

A local guide to the fish species in the Fox Chain O'Lakes — walleye, pike, muskie, bass, crappie, catfish, perch, and more. What's in the water and when to go after it.

bluegill, catfish, Chain O'Lakes State Park, crappie, fishing, Grass Lake, largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, Petite Lake, Pistakee Lake, seasons, walleye, yellow perch

The Chain Wakes Up: What’s Happening Around Fox Lake This Month

Written by Amy Brennan on May 26, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings, News & Updates.

From the walleye opener on May 15 to Memorial Day weekend and the start of Friday Night Live, here's what's coming up on Fox Chain O'Lakes this month.

family activities, fishing, Fox Chain O'Lakes, spring fishing, state park, things to do

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.

crappie, fishing, fishing report, Fox Chain O'Lakes, largemouth bass, May fishing, Pistakee Lake, spring fishing, tackle tips, walleye, white bass

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.

crappie, fishing report, Lake Marie, largemouth bass, May fishing, muskie, Petite Lake, Pistakee Lake, Stratton Lock, walleye, white bass

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

New development and growth along Fox Chain O'Lakes waterfront

What’s new at the Fox Chain O’Lakes: growth, investment, and what’s coming next

Written by FCOL Editorial Team on February 28, 2026. Posted in Local Business Spotlight, News & Updates.

New housing developments, waterway restoration, a revitalized Lakefront Park, and a growing dining scene are transforming the Fox Chain O'Lakes from a seasonal boating spot into a year-round destination.

community development, economic growth, local business, new development, waterway restoration

What are you looking for?

Privacy Settings

Functional

Preferences