Lake Carina - LCFPD
Info / Lake County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
Yes
Boat Fishing
Yes - Carry-in only, Electric motors only
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 23 acres
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Fair
In 2017, Bluegill collected while sampling ranged from 1.8” to 6.5” long. Only 1.5% of the sample exceeded 6”. The lack of vegetation and clear water makes this lake difficult for Bluegill who grow. Bluegill grow fastest in fertile systems with lots of invertebrates and a reasonable amount of aquatic vegetation.
Largemouth Bass
Good
In 2017, Largemouth Bass collected measured 4.1” to 16.7" and weighed up to 2.3 pounds. 50% of the bass were >12” and 25% were > 15” (legal length). This size structure will maintain and slowly expand the bass population through natural reproduction.
Contact
847-367-6640
Description
Lake Carina is owned by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. It is an old borrow pit first dug in 1957 when Interstate 94 was constructed. The Lake County Forest Preserve District took ownership of the lake and property around it in about 2000. Lake Carina is 22.7 acres and has a shoreline length 0.9 miles, watershed of 45.8 acres (2 to 1),a maximum depth 21 feet and an average depth 13.8 feet. This is a no-boat lake. Pit toilets and a fishing pier are located on the property.Fishery History
Since Lake Carina is a steep sided lake there are very few issues with aquatic plants hindering access. If anything, the lack of vegetation is a problem. Lake Carina receives very little stocking attention. The species mix is such that fish reproduce on their own.Site Regulations
Carry-in boats and electric trolling motors are allowed at Lake Carina.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Channel Catfish: 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 16 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit