Fox Chain O’Lakes

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.

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

Written by Rusty Halverson 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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