Sterling Lake (Lake County, Illinois)

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Boating information: Rental Canoes, Pedalboats and pontoon bike boats You may bring your own non-powered, licensed boat. Launch fees ($$) for private craft. Fish in this lake include: (Check lake for current limits) Walleye (16 in min) Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass (15 in min) Northern Pike (24 inch min) Muskie (36 in min) Tiger Muskie (32 in min) Channel Catfish Other information: Operated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve and Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch Lake County Forest Preserve youth group campground nearby. Mapquest map IEPA Water Quality (Code WGZJ)

Get a detailed map (37k) (including depths). Sterling Lake is located on the north side of Rosencrans Road (Route 173), just east of Route 41. There is also a bait shop located at the boat rental building. I went to Sterling lake on Saturday. Caught a 12" Walleye on a crawler. Also caught about 10 largemouths, although most very small, on crawlers and minnows. All fish were caught near the shore in about 8-10 ft. of water. cdaiker@idcglobal.net (Quote/e-mail address used with senders permission)

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