Huntley Lake Fishing near Lindenhurst, Illinois

• Overview

  Lake County, Illinois, is where Huntley Lake sits. The surroundings are pine and birch. With some 31 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Bank access stretches around 1.0 miles in total. Lindenhurst is the closest town at 3.2 miles. Further out sit Lake Villa (3.7 miles) and Antioch (3.9 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Huntley Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Lake County records list bluegill, common carp, green sunfish and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Huntley Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 19°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late March and starts locking again about mid December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Huntley Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A pier or jetty stands 90 yards away, which helps on a crowded bank. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. If the gate is shut, Homer White Lake at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Huntley Lake.