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South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

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Illinois, United States

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Northern pike

32 in · 6 lb 8 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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General info

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

42°12′59.9″N 88°18′19.3″W
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Fishing regulations at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) fishing

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°12′59.9″N 88°18′19.3″W
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