Hidden Lakes - Bolingbrook, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Go Boilers!
N 41° 42.673 W 088° 05.306
16T E 409451 N 4618286
A series of ponds next to the DuPage river is a good place to catch several types of fish.
Waymark Code: WM7W3Q
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member kJfishman
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Trout are stocked April and October. Catfish are stocked May through September. Bluegill and crappie are stocked once a year. A Hidden Lakes permit is needed to fish at Hidden Lakes. All adults age 16 and older are required to have a Hidden Lakes permit. The State of Illinois no longer requires state licenses to fish at Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm.

Hidden Lakes Permit $40
w/Resident ID Annual Permit $25
2-Day Permit $15
2-Day w/Resident ID Permit $10

Catch Limits:
• Channel Catfish - limit three in possession per day
• Trout - limit two in possession per day
• Bass - limit one (must be over 18") in possession per day
• Crappie - limit four (must be over 9") in possession per day
• Bluegill - catch and release only
Once you have reached your daily limit, remove all poles from the water. If you wish to continue fishing, practice catch and release.

There is a bait shop available.
Recommended tackle: Fly rod with 2lb line

Recommended fishing methods:
float and fly


Boat required: no

Parking or Launch Coordinates: N 41° 42.660 W 088° 05.310

Catch and Release Only: no

FlyFishing Only: no

USGS Real-Time Water Data: Not listed

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