CHICAGON LAKE

FISHING
December 21, 2024
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The Chicagon Lake fishing area in Michigan offers a great opportunity to catch a variety of fish species such as northern pike, walleye, perch, and bass. Nearby activities include hiking and wildlife viewing, and the area is popular for camping and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in the early morning or late evening. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 65-80°F.

FEATURED FISH - KELP BASS

Because it is considered to be among the best eating fish and a powerful fighter, it is highly sought by sport fishermen. An omnivorous feeder, it will take most of the local live baits as well as a variety of artificial lures. A favorite rig is a metal jig and whole squid that can be bounced along the bottom. The best fishing is summer to fall although it can be fished year round in some areas. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The color of this species is brown to olive green with pale blotches on the back, becoming lighter below. They are easily distinguished from the sand basses by the fact that the third, fourth and fifth dorsal spines are about the same length, whereas the third dorsal spine of the sand basses is much longer than the fourth and fifth.

FISH SPECIES

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Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Discharge Stage Elevation
YAHARA RIVER NEAR FULTON
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 		576cfs 4.98ft 797ft
ROOT RIVER AT RACINE
2024-12-04T01:00:00.000-06:00 		34cfs 2.5ft 644ft
ROOT RIVER CANAL NEAR FRANKLIN
2024-12-06T01:00:00.000-06:00 		5cfs 2.05ft 693ft
BADFISH CREEK NEAR COOKSVILLE
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 		111cfs 5.06ft 821ft
MUKWONAGO RIVER AT MUKWONAGO
2024-12-21T01:00:00.000-06:00 		62cfs 2.58ft 794ft
FOX RIVER AT OSHKOSH
2024-12-21T01:10:00.000-06:00 		2000cfs 5.74ft 745ft
ROCK RIVER AT INDIANFORD
2011-09-30T23:45:00.000-05:00 		1430cfs ft 764ft
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Nearby Camping

Camping Area Reservations Toilets Showers
Mousetail Landing State Park
Paris Landing State Park
Gatlin Point
Boswell Landing
Beech Bend
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
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Local Parks

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