Lake Marie Fishing Spot

• Max Depth: 42'
• Elevation: 731'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/10/09 01:56 PM
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Access Points: Pedersen Marine located on the north side of Sequoit Creek Webb's Boat and Service Marina located on the west side of the channel, on the south side of Route 173 There is a variety of species in Lake Marie. It is not unusual to catch a Largemouth Bass in the 12"-14" Range. There is also an improving population of Muskie and Northern Pike. The following lists the types of fish that can be found in Lake Marie, in the order of their abundance: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bass, Muskie, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Perch, Crappie, White Bass, Northern Pike, Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass, Carp Lake Marie is located in Northwestern Lake county, between Channel Lake and Route 173. Free access (FWA fee may apply) available at Chain O'Lakes State Park. Small boaters (canoes/kayaks....) should be sure to wear your PFD, you never know when a powerboat will pass you at great speed. Directions to State Park: If your taking the Illinois Tollway, exit at Illinois 173 (Rosecrans Road), and head west. Turn left at Wilmot road and watch for signs for the State Park. Private Powerboats, Sailboats, Canoes, Rowboats allowed. For fee info, check Fox Waterways Site Rental canoes, rowboats available 2 ramps with concrete to water level and below. One of the most popular water sport destinations in the state, the Chain O'Lakes, located about 40 miles northwest of Chicago in Lake and McHenry Counties, is the largest inland, recreational waterway system in Illinois. Consisting of nine major lakes, ranging from 86 to 1,700 acres in size, the "Chain" is a result of the McHenry Dam on the Fox River, historically the home of many Indian tribes in the mid 1600's. The nine major lakes and adjacent smaller bodies of water pro-vide about 7,000 acres of recreational water that includes over 29 miles of dredged and natural channels connecting the major bodies of water. The "Chain" has 488 shoreline miles. A variety of sport fish await anglers and angling has improved in recent years, especially for walleyes which have been heavily stocked since 1978. Northern pike and muskies in the trophy class also are occasionally caught there, as well as largemouth and white bass, crappies, bluegills, channel cat, bullheads, carp and yellow perch. The area provides year round angling, and ice fishing is popular during the winter months. There are numerous hotels, motels and resorts in the immediate vicinity of the chain. Chain O'Lakes State Park, encompassing 2,450 acres, borders three of the major lakes. The Fox River intersects the park from the north and then flows into the lakes. The park, lying adjacent to 3,230-acre conservation area, consisting mainly of water and marshland, provides camping, picnicking, hunting, winter sports and interpretive programs. Many anglers consider this 480-acre lake the top fishing spot on the "Chain." It has a sand bottom and good clarity, averaging about 14 feet deep with drops going to 35. Located three miles west of Antioch, Marie provides good bass fishing in the channels and weed beds, crappies in the channels, white bass in the channels and along sand bars, northern pike along the north shoreline and walleyes at the drop-offs. Seven launch ramps are situated on the north and eastern sides of the lake. Lake Marie is part of the Northern part of the Chain of Lakes totaling 2,433 acres with a deep point of 42 feet. Lake Marie Campground is a seasonal recreational vehicle park and campground located in Antioch, IL. We can accommodate trailers and recreational vehicles for hookup, along with air conditioned sites. Lake Marie Campground is open from May to October, so pack up the family for a fun-packed summer at our campground! You and your family will enjoy what Lake Marie Campground Offers: * Boat Launch * Floating Pier Slips Available for Seasonal Use * Campsites for RV & Trailers * Boat Storage * A Variety Of Camp Accommodations And Experiences We are located on Lake Marie, which is part of the Chain of Lakes, and our campground is very family oriented, which is great for families with children of all ages.