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Access Site IL

Nippersink Creek

Fox Chain O'Lakes

Source: illinois_natural_history_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Fox Lake, IL
County: Lake County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.40191800, -88.18673400
82 US-12, Fox Lake, IL 60020, USA
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Fox River at Johnsburg, IL 1.9 mi away
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Nippersink Creek near Spring Grove, IL 2.6 mi away
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About This Access Site
The Nippersink Creek access point near Fox Lake provides a well-maintained boat ramp with over 40 feet of gentle slope, making it an excellent launch location for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. Located on Grass Lake Road between Antioch and Fox Lake, this site offers convenient access to the heart of the Fox Chain O'Lakes system and connects paddlers to a deep no-wake channel ideal for recreational boating and fishing.

From this access point, paddlers can explore Nippersink Lake and connect to the broader Fox Chain O'Lakes network, which includes seven major lakes (Bluff, Fox, Pistakee, Channel, Petite, Spring, and Catherine) linked via the Fox River. The chain is home to diverse fish species including bass, northern pike, walleye, muskie, and catfish, making it popular with anglers. The nearby towns of Fox Lake and Antioch offer supplies and services, and an alternative access point is available at Ben Watts Marina on Route 12 if needed.