Powderhorn Lake - FPDCC
Info / Cook County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Non-motorized watercraft and electric motors only
Boat Ramps
Yes
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
Yes - More Info
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
Location 48 acres
Fishing Outlook
Black Crappie
Average
Six Black Crappie were collected in 2017. Fish measured from 9.5” to 11.1” long, and weighed up to 0.8 lbs., 100% were over 9” long, 83% were over 10” and 17% exceeded 11” but none were over 12” long. Crappie were tied tight to cover.
Largemouth Bass
Very Good
In 2017, bass collected during electrofishing measured from 6.9” to 20.5”, and weighed up to 4.7 lbs. 88% were longer than 12”, 38% over 14” (legal size), 27% exceeded 16” and 8% were over 18” long. Bass-catching should be very fun in Powderhorn Lake, and as a result of the bass size structure, a very nice pan fishery should be developing.
Bluegill
Average
In 2017, Bluegill collected ranged from 3.6” to 7.4”. 42% were greater than 6” long, 17% were over 7” but none exceeded 7.5”. Being such a deep lake, larger Bluegill may be present, but occupying the outer weed edge where we are not efficient at sampling with electrofishing gear.
Contact
800-870-3666
Description
Powderhorn Lake was developed by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in 1958, however it has glacial origins and was part of the Calumet Area Wetland Complex. Powderhorn Lake is 48 acres and has a shoreline length 1.3 miles. The lake's watershed is 192 acres (4 to 1) and it has a maximum depth 18 feet and an average depth 9 feet. There is a concrete boat ramp and an outhouse, but no concessions are available. Kayaks, canoes and row boats with electric trolling motors are allowed but no outboard motors can be attached to the boat.Fishery History
Periodic fish surveys are conducted to update the status of the fishery. Very little stocking takes place in Powderhorn Lake. The fishery is maintained by natural reproduction.Site Regulations
Non-motorized watercraft and boats with electric trolling motor only; no gas outboards can be 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 or Redear Sunfish: 15 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