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

Boating information:

  • Private sailboats, canoes, rowboats allowed.
    $4 launch fee
  • 7.5 HP max for Powerboats
  • 1 ramp with gravel to water level.

Fish in this lake include:

Other information:

  • Mapquest map
  • In 1993, this lake was treated with Rotenone and 84,000 pounds of fish were removed, mainly carp. The lake was then restocked.
  • For more information about Rotenone, try this Mississippi State University page on Rotenone and its uses in bringing sport fisheries and ponds back to life.

[McCullom Lake Map]
Get detailed map, (76k) (including depths).

Located just north of Illinois Route 120 in the town of McHenry. There is a public boat launch, and several lakefront beaches/parks for easy access.

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