The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fox Lake
Lake County, Illinois · 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
51°F water, level falling, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Fox Lake
In Lake County, Illinois, Fox Lake covers 1,880 acres; it is a natural lake. It sits on the Fox River. Fox Lake is the largest of the interconnected Chain O'Lakes in northeastern Illinois.
From end to end it runs about 6.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 42 miles. Its surface is about 740 ft above sea level. It reaches about 14 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 6 ft. Fox Lake Hills is right by the lake.
- Size
- 1,880 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 14 ft (average 6 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 42 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 740 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Fox River
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Fox Lake in Illinois usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 51°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 0.5 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fox Lake
- Fox Lake Hillson the shore
- Fox Lakeon the shore
- Pistakee Highlandson the shore
- Johnsburgabout 1.2 mi southwest
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Questions about Fox Lake
What fish are in Fox Lake?
Lakes like Fox Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fox Lake?
About 14 ft at the deepest point, about 6 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Fox Lake?
1,880 acres, with about 42 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fox Lake?
Fox Lake Hills is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Fox Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fox Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
