Wolf Lake
Wolf Lake is part of William W. Powers State Recreation Area on Chicago's far southeast side, on the Illinois-Indiana line. It has a wide mix of game fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Boat rampsRampThree launch ramps north of the main entrance at 123rd Street and Avenue O.Directions ↗
- ShorelinePublicAbout six miles of shoreline open to bank fishing.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 Wolf 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Wolf Lake ↗Local tips
- Motors are limited to 10 horsepower.
- Bank access is easy along about six miles of shore.
- Ice fishing is allowed when ice is thick enough.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.