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1 hour from Chicago, a world away: why the Fox Chain O’Lakes should be your 2026 summer destination

Written by admin on March 29, 2026. Posted in Seasonal Guides, Travel & Tourism.

Skip the three-hour drive to Wisconsin. The Fox Chain O'Lakes — 7,100 acres of connected water, world-class fishing, and waterfront dining — is just one hour north of Chicago.

attractions, boating, family activities, fishing, Fox Chain O'Lakes, things to do

Spring is here: what’s coming to the Fox Chain O’Lakes in April and beyond

Written by admin on March 29, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings, Seasonal Guides.

Ice is off, marinas are stirring, and walleye season is days away. Here's everything happening at the Fox Chain O'Lakes this spring — from fishing tournaments to Friday Night Live.

attractions, boating, family activities, fishing, Fox Chain O'Lakes, things to do

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

Fox Chain O’Lakes 2026 event guide: what’s coming this spring and summer

Written by FCOL Editorial Team on March 9, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings.

Fishing derbies, Friday night concerts, boat parades, and festivals — your guide to what's happening at the Fox Chain O'Lakes in 2026.

attractions, family activities, fishing, things to do

Family walking along a sandy lakefront beach with splash pad and pontoon boats at Fox Chain O'Lakes

The Fox Chain O’Lakes with kids: a family guide to the best days out

Written by FCOL Editorial Team on March 9, 2026. Posted in Family Activities.

Splash pads, pontoon rides, fishing with kids, and pick-your-own farms — your family guide to the Fox Chain O'Lakes.

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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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