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

Northern Pike Fishing on the Fox Chain O’Lakes

Written by Mike Warner on June 12, 2026. Posted in Events & Happenings, Fishing, Fishing & Angling.

Fox Chain pike are active all summer if you know where to look. Where to find them, what to throw, which leaders to use, and the regulations.

fishing, Fox Chain O'Lakes, Grass Lake, northern pike, pike regulations, Pistakee Lake, summer fishing

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.

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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

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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