Resources ~ Chain-O-Lakes Online, Lake County, Illinois

Lake Online's! Fishin' Hole
Fishing tips from our visitors, the best homemade bait recipes and links to fishing sites around the globe!
Chain-O-Lakes State Park
www.chicagoboaters.com
Office of Boating Safety
Hints and tips on boating safety, state and federal regulations and sources for boating safety education
Waukegan Sail and Power Squadron
The USPS is a non profit, education organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable for all by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.
Water Skier's Web
The Internet's number one source of all waterskiing related information
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Online renewals for deer permits, watercraft and snowmobiles and much more!

GORP - Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
National Parks, Forests, Wilderness, Wildlife, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Climbing, Paddling, Gear, Books, Adventure Travel Tours & Outfitters and More!
Symptoms, Signs and Treatment for Advance Sunburn
Birding on the Net
Identify those wild birds that you may encounter on you Chain-O-Lakes adventures
Picnic Safely
Learn about how to safely plan, pack, and prepare foods picnics - Included are a list of suggested foods, tips if a cooler is not available an ways to add a cold source to the cooler or picnic basket
SailingWorld.com - Everything Sailing!<
American Canoe Association
The online source of fun and information for all types of paddlers: whitewater, flatwater, beginner, advanced..... Find up to date water level info., instruction schedules, local clubs, events, conservation news, and more!
The Personal Watercraft Zone
Informative jetskiing ezine includes competition coverage, equipment advice, an events calendar, FAQs, and product reviews

Ropers Knot Page. For Fishing Knots try
Grant's Guide - Fishing Knots & Rigs
The Fishing Network
Comprehensive resources, including a monthly journal of tips and techniques, forums and a growing library of fishing facts
Behind The Boat
Impressive ezine dedicated to waterskiing, wakeboarding, and kneeboarding - Includes feature articles, event calendar, and trick guide
Windsurfer.Com
Outstanding site with online shopping, a beginners guide, gear reviews, travel services, tips, and board design software
Hunting Information Systems
State and regional listings of authorities, legislative updates, suitable locations, guide services, and multiple forums
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Government agency responsible for fisheries, habitats and wildlife - Includes programs, news and resources