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South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area)

Illinois, United States

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South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) fishing reports

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

22 in Β· 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 2 lb 5 oz

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

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Location

42Β°12β€²59.9β€³N 88Β°18β€²19.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), IL

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) fishing

South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) is a lake located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°12β€²59.9β€³N 88Β°18β€²19.3β€³W
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