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AKA: Fox Chain, Pistakee Lake

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Pistakee Lake, IL

The second largest lake in the Fox Chain of Lakes, Pistakee Lake is a 1,700-acre lake in northeast IL, at Pistakee Highlands. Boating access to the lake is available via numerous marinas and resorts.

Much of the nearly 20 miles of shoreline is lined with homes and commercial enterprises. Bank fishing access is limited primarily to resort properties. Marinas, boat rental, bait, tackle, sundries and supplies for a day of boating or fishing are all close at hand. Restaurants, lodging and resorts are plentiful.

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What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, warmouth, muskie and northern pike at Pistakee Lake in Illinois.

Primary fish species residing in Pistakee Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Channel catfish Flathead catfish Black crappie White Crappie Walleye Bluegill Green Sunfish Warmouth Muskie Northern Pike

Pistakee Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Ben Watts Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side of Pistakee Lake, off US Highway 12, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

Marinas

Ben Watts Marina
116 S US-12
Fox Lake, IL 60020
847 587-0211

Nauti-Port Marina
514 Park Ave
Fox lake IL 60020
708 603-5940

Rustic Harbor Marina
28970 Broadway Terrace
McHenry, IL 60050
815 690-1226

Click here for a Illinois Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort - 847 546-2228

Pistakee Lake IL Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Pistakee Lake
Rustic Harbor Marina
28970 Broadway Terrace
McHenry, IL 60050
815 690-1226

 

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