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Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake)

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Illinois, United States

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake) is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

42°10′57.2″N 88°19′11.7″W
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Official website

www.lith.org

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Fishing regulations at Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake), 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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Cities nearby

Algonquin

1.4 miles away

Lake in the Hills

1.5 miles away

Crystal Lake

3.6 miles away

Cary

4.2 miles away

Carpentersville

4.4 miles away

Gilberts

5.7 miles away

Huntley

6.0 miles away

Barrington Hills

6.7 miles away

Prairie Grove

7.0 miles away

Lake Barrington

8.0 miles away

Burtons Bridge

8.0 miles away

Pingree Grove

9.0 miles away

Island Lake

9.0 miles away

Elgin

10.0 miles away

Barrington

10.1 miles away

Woodstock

10.6 miles away

Harmony

10.8 miles away

McHenry

10.9 miles away

Wauconda

11.4 miles away

Franklinville

11.9 miles away

Lake Zurich

12.0 miles away

Hoffman Estates

12.1 miles away

South Elgin

13.3 miles away

Streamwood

13.3 miles away

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FAQ about Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake) fishing

Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake) is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°10′57.2″N 88°19′11.7″W
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Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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