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Fox Chain O’Lakes

15 interconnected lakes spanning 7,100+ acres across Lake and McHenry Counties

Major Lakes

The primary lakes of the Chain — connected by the Fox River and open waterways

Bluff Lake

Al Capone’s Lakeside Retreat

92 acres

Brandenburg Lake

The Deepest Hidden Lake

75 acres

Channel Lake

Clear Waters & Prohibition History

349 acres

Duck Lake

Premier Ice Fishing Destination

50 acres

Dunns Lake

Secluded Backwater Escape

10 acres

Fox Lake

Heart of the Chain O’Lakes

1700 acres

Grass Lake

Home of Blarney Island – Key West of the Midwest

1451 acres

Lake Catherine

Deepest Lake, Best Bluegill on the Chain

150 acres

Lake Marie

We are going to need a bigger boat!

585 acres

Long Lake

Quiet Canal Retreat

11 acres

Nippersink Lake

The Central Hub of the Chain

718 acres

Petite Lake

Home of the Famous Sandbar

235 acres

Pistakee Lake

Premier Fishing & Entertainment Destination

1716 acres

Redhead Lake

A Quiet Corner of the Chain

40 acres

Spring Lake

Hidden Spring-Fed Gem

5 acres

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