Chain O' Lakes is an ice fishing destination -- when the ice cooperates (and it barely is right now)
Trevor Janes was optimistic about McHenry and Lake counties' ice fishing season after Christmas weekend's cold snap.
"It is never closed, per se. It is always at your own risk, with 4 inches of ice or more,'" she said."Most of January the ice was not good enough." "Illinois has a shorter ice season than other areas in the ice belt," said Janes, who has been a full-time fishing guide on the Chain O' Lakes since 2019. The Wonder Lake man grew up fishing here and has learned the ins and outs of wintertime fishing in the region.When there is ice to fish on, his five-person crew starts its days at 5:30 a.m., loading gear into trucks, getting fueled up and packing snacks for the day. Crew members are at a lake by 6 or 6:30 a.m.
One of the easiest spots to get on for ice fishing is Pistakee Bay from the launch at Oak Park Lounge in Johnsburg. Other access points include Turtle Beach Marina at Chain O' Lakes State Park and the channel in Antioch.
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