Lakes in Cook County, Illinois
Explore 20 lakes in Cook County, Illinois, covering 42,518,726 acres of fishing and recreational water.
Popular waters include Busse Lake , Tampier Lake , and Lake Michigan Shoreline . Browse lake maps, fishing reports, ratings, weather, and detailed lake information to research fishing and outdoor recreation throughout Cook County.
Popular lakes in Cook County
Recommended using Lake-Link Score, lake views, ratings, reviews, and community activity.
#1
Score 77.5
#2
Score 61.4
#3
Score 52.2
#4
Score 44.5
#5
Score 48.2
#6
Score 40.6
All lakes in Cook County
Browse 20 lakes alphabetically.
| Lake | Acres | Lake-Link Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Lake | 104 | 24.3 | — |
| Busse Lake | 557 | 77.5 | 3.9 ( 16) |
| Des Plaines Lake | 40 | 24.2 | — |
| Des Plaines River | 726 | 40.6 | 5.0 ( 1) |
| East Lagoon | 14,009,191 | 23.1 | — |
| Great Lakes Quarry | 41 | 20.3 | — |
| Hawley Lake | 67 | 24.4 | — |
| Jackson Park Lagoon | 39 | 26.2 | — |
| Lake Michigan | 14,009,191 | 37.0 | 4.0 ( 1) |
| Lake Michigan Shoreline | 488,000 | 52.2 | 4.3 ( 3) |
| Maple Lake | 60 | 21.7 | — |
| Marquette Park Lagoon | 40 | 35.6 | 1.0 ( 2) |
| McGinnis Slough | 303 | 26.0 | — |
| Opeaka Lake | 40 | 48.2 | 5.0 ( 2) |
| Orland Lake | 274 | 25.2 | — |
| Saganashkee Slough | 325 | 36.4 | 1.0 ( 2) |
| Skokie Lagoons | 40 | 44.5 | 3.5 ( 2) |
| South Lagoon | 14,009,191 | 23.1 | — |
| Tampier Lake | 118 | 61.4 | 3.7 ( 6) |
| Wolf Lake | 380 | 27.7 | — |
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