Chicago Area Paddling/Fishing Pages

Axehead Lake
(Cook County, Illinois)
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When boating, regardless of water depth, wear a PFD!

Boating information:

  • Not permitted

Fish in this lake include:

Other information:


[Axehead Map]
Get detailed map, (14k) (including depths).


Axehead Lake is located at the corner of Touhy Avenue and River Road.

(Stocking info '02)While we don't have exact figures, normal stocking for this lake is 1500 pounds of average size 1/2 pound trout, The season starts April 6th. You must possess a valid fishing license and inland trout stamp.

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