Foxcroft Lake
Info / Kane County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 8 acres
Fishing Outlook
Channel Catfish
Improving
Channel Catfish were not sampled in 2018 but are stocked regularly in Foxcroft Lake Three large Channel Catfish were captured in this survey. Fishing for Channel Catfish should be better in the future as 1,700 four and a half inch Channel Catfish were stocked in 2012 and 2014.
Largemouth Bass
Good
Largemouth Bass – Catch rates for Largemouth Bass were down from the 2014 survey, but were right at the management target for area lakes and ponds. Size structure was better in the most recent survey, with 35% of the stock measuring more than 12 inches. The bass ranged in length from 5.0 to 16.8 inches with the average bass measuring 11.2 inches. Bass over 18 inches have been sampled in previous surveys of this Lake. Abundant forage species (gizzard shad, bluegill and golden shiner) keep the bass in this lake fat and healthy.
Bluegill
Excellent
Bluegill catch rates were high at over 200 fish per hour. We like to see catch Bluegill catch rates around 120 fish per hour. No Bluegill over six inches were sampled and the average Bluegill measured 4.9 inches.
Common Carp
Excellent
Common Carp have been very abundant in this lake during previous surveys and unlimited harvest is encouraged for this detrimental species.
Contact
630- 897-0516
Description
Foxcroft Lake is an 8.1-acre dug retention pond with a maximum depth of 4.6 feet. The lake is owned and maintained by the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) as a community park in a residential setting. Flow through from adjacent storm sewers help keep this shallow lake from having serious winter kills. The shoreline is mowed in several areas to allow access for shore fishing. A playground and basketball courts are located at the adjacent park.Fishery History
The FVPD has entered into a Cooperative Management Agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to facilitate fisheries management activities. A newly started Channel Catfish program (1,700 4-inch catfish every other year) should offer great fishing for this species in the future. Abundant Largemouth Bass and Bluegill should offer anglers plenty of action in this suburban park. Excellent access makes Foxcroft Lake a family friendly fishing location. Black Crappie, Bluntnose Minnow, Common Carp, Gizzard Shad, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish and Yellow Bullheads have been captured in previous surveys.Site Regulations
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: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
