Maple Lake - FPDCC

Info / Cook County

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

Love, Seth
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
815-237-0063
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
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

Additional Information

Planning to eat your catch?  Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page

Bath Map

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