Beck Lake - FPDCC
Info / Cook County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Electric motors only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
Yes
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
Location 37 acres
Fishing Outlook
Northern Pike
Good
Northern Pike are occasionally stocked. During our survey, one 23-inch fish was collected. Northern Pike add to the diversity of the predator base and help balance the lakes overall fishery.
Bluegill
Good
During our survey, no Bluegills exceeded 8 inches long, but several approached 8 inches. Anglers probably influence the maximum size Bluegill can grow in Beck Lake since they have access to nearly the entire shoreline.
Largemouth Bass
Very Good
Bass were collected at a rate above the management goal. The maximum size fish collected was 18.7 inches. Fifty-two percent of the catch were greater than 12 inches, 16% were greater than 14 inches, and 12.5% were greater than 15 inches and legal size. The population was balanced between mature and immature fish; anglers should be happy with their fishing results if they spend some time fishing Beck Lake.
| 2025 | Northern Pike | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 162 |
| 2024 | Northern Pike | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 150 |
| 2023 | Northern Pike | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 150 |
Contact
708-403-6951
Description
Beck Lake is 37 acres and has a shoreline length of 6000 feet, a maximum depth 19 feet, and an average depth of approximately 12 feet. The lake was created in 1958 as a borrow pit for expressway construction. It has good depth and vegetation in summer, creating good fish habitat. Beck Lake has ample shore fishing access. There is a concrete boat ramp, however no gas motors can be attached to boats, electric motor only. Kayaks and canoes are common, but no concessions are available for rentals or bait. Parking, picnic, picnic tables and portable outhouses are provided amenities. No fish cleaning station is available.Fishery History
Occasional fish surveys, by IDNR or FPDCC fisheries staff, are conducted to evaluate the fishery. Northern Pike have been stocked to diversify the fishery; most other species are maintained through natural reproduction. FPDCC staff treat nuisance levels of rooted aquatic vegetation with herbicides on an as-needed basis. Additional species found in Beck Lake include Black Crappie, Yellow and Black Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Common Carp, Warmouth and White Sucker.
Site Regulations
Electric motors only (no gas motors attached). 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
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 14 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Walleye, Sauger, or Hybrid Walleye: 18 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 PageBath Map
