Expansive, edgy, and often windy, the city of Chicago is not only one of America's largest cities but also boasts a dense concentration of cultural sights to match its size with summer lake-based activity thrown in to seal the deal.
An unimproved boat launch provides boat access to the lake. Fishing from small carry in boats fitted with electric motors is the perferred way to fish this lake.
Motor use is limited to a maximum of ten horsepower.
This is a very shallow (approximately 4 feet of less) lake. It was constructed for flood control purposes. Water levels fluctuate widely and sport fish population are marginal.
Fishing
Fish:
Largemouth Bass Channel Catfish Crappie Sunfish
Details
Size:
21 acres
Season:
Year round
Camping Info
There are no camping sites located at the lake.
Amenities
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
To reach this remote Johnson County lake, visitors must travel several miles of remote unimproved gravel roads. Contact the Vienna Ranger District for directions to this secluded 21-acre lake.
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