Maple Lake - FPDCC
Location 60 acres
Maple Lake is located in Cook County near Willow Springs.
Recent Stocking History
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 1375 |
| 2025 | Northern Pike | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 266 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 825 |
| 2024 | Northern Pike | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 240 |
| 2023 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 1375 |
Contact
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
800-870-3666
800-870-3666
Description
Constructed in the 1920s, this 60-acre lake drops down to 20.4 feet in the northwest corner. A fishing pier is located on the east side of the lake, and four bump-outs are located in the southwest corner. Boat rentals, bait and other fishing supplies are available at the Boating Center.Site Regulations
Rental boats are available and private boats are prohibited. This is a designated ice fishing lake.
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; no minnow seines, minnow traps, cast nets or shad scoops allowed
- Bluegill, Redear, or Pumpkinseed Sunfish: 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit