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Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area
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Sangchris Lake State Recreation Area
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Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Alexander County)
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Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Lake · largemouth_bass, hybrid_striped_bass
Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Fox Chain O'Lakes - Grass Lake Access
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Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
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Shabbona Lake is a 319-acre impoundment in DeKalb County managed by the Illinois DNR, well known for excellent walleye, largemouth bass, and crappie fishing. The lake features multiple boat ramps and fishing piers making it accessible to anglers of all abilities. Spring and fall walleye runs are particularly productive along the rocky points and dam face.
Lake Prestbury
~40 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
~1h 9m drive
Moderate
Foxcroft Lake
~45 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area
~1h 15m drive
Moderate
Kimball Farms Pond
~1h 5m drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Starved Rock State Park - Illinois River
~54 min drive
Moderate
Dufield Pond
~1h 15m drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Consumers Quarry
~1h 19m drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Salt Creek Retention Basin
~1h 23m drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Lake Barrington
~1h 24m drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.