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Grass Lake
Size: 1,360 Acres, Depth: 6 Feet

  • Type:
    Drainage Lake
  • Water:
    Cloudy and Unsettled - worse with the increased boat traffic during the summer
  • Base:
    95% muck and 5% sand & gravel
  • Inlets:
    Fox River on the west side (which makes for a great Fishin' Hole) and Lake Marie on the northeast side
  • Outlets:
    Fox and Nippersink Lakes on the south end

Access Points

Dolphin Harbor
located on the east side of the Lake
26222 W Oak Ave
Antioch, IL 60002-7021
Phone: 847-395-1995

Haling & Sons Resort & Marina
located on the east side of the Lake
26365 W Lotus Rd
Antioch, IL 60002-7701
Phone: 847-395-2250

A fee for launching may be assessed.


Species of Fish

There is a variety of species in Grass Lake. Due to it's shallowness and murky characteristics, Channel Catfish and Carp abound. During early spring, Bluegill and Crappie can be found spawning. The following lists the types of fish that can be found in Grass Lake, 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

Fishin' Holes

Look for the dark green shaded areas, like that shown on the right, on the Grass Lake Map which can be accessed by clicking here.These areas exhibit conditions that are conducive to good fishing. However, the real key to successful fishing is knowledge. Take the time to learn the traits of the water, along with the habits of the species of fish you choose to sport. Visit Lake Online's! Fishin' Hole where you will find over 100 Fishing Links to help you on your way to catching "The Big One"!

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