McCullom Lake

McHenry County, Illinois

McCullom Lake is a shallow lake near McHenry in McHenry County. It has a public boat ramp on West Shore Drive.

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Surface area245 acres

Max depth9 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

McCullom Lake public rampRamp
Public boat ramp at 4904 W Shore Dr, McHenry.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in McCullom Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The lake is shallow, so use weedless baits in summer.
Check for horsepower limits before you launch.
Most of the shore is private, so use the ramp for access.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.