Tampier Lake
Tampier Lake is a Cook County forest preserve lake near Orland Park, off West 131st Street. It is shallow and popular for small boats and ice fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Tampier Lake Boating CenterRampTrailered launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Boat rentals and bait on site. Phone 708-830-5194.Directions ↗
- Tampier Lake WestPublicFishing access off South Will Cook Road, south of 131st Street.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Tampier Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Tampier Lake Boating CenterNearbyW 131st St west of S Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL 60467708-830-5194Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fishing is not allowed north of the power lines.
- Boats are not allowed north of 131st Street.
- The lake is shallow, so work weed edges and cover.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.