Lakes in Mchenry County, Illinois
Explore 17 lakes in Mchenry County, Illinois, covering 14,999 acres of fishing and recreational water.
Popular waters include Pistakee Lake , Griswold Lake , and Lily Lake . Browse lake maps, fishing reports, ratings, weather, and detailed lake information to research fishing and outdoor recreation throughout Mchenry County.
Popular lakes in Mchenry County
Recommended using Lake-Link Score, lake views, ratings, reviews, and community activity.
#1
Score 63.7
#2
Score 66.0
#3
Score 65.0
#4
Score 60.0
#5
Score 59.9
#6
Score 58.0
#7
Score 57.7
#8
Score 52.0
All lakes in Mchenry County
Browse 17 lakes alphabetically.
| Lake | Acres | Lake-Link Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | 228 | 60.0 | 4.5 ( 4) |
| Crystal Lake | 228 | 38.7 | 5.0 ( 1) |
| Defiance Lake | 45 | 59.9 | 3.3 ( 7) |
| Elizabeth Lake | 726 | 24.5 | — |
| Fox River | 1,915 | 57.7 | 3.8 ( 5) |
| Fox-Nippersink Lake | 2,120 | 43.2 | 3.0 ( 2) |
| Grass Lake | 1,360 | 37.3 | 3.0 ( 1) |
| Griswold Lake | 141 | 66.0 | 5.0 ( 5) |
| Lake in the Hills | 53 | 58.0 | 3.1 ( 7) |
| Lake Killarney | 57 | 25.6 | — |
| Lily Lake | 89 | 65.0 | 4.0 ( 7) |
| McCullom Lake | 244 | 52.0 | 4.0 ( 3) |
| Mccullom Lake | 244 | 24.6 | — |
| Pistakee Lake | 5,716 | 30.3 | 1.0 ( 1) |
| Pistakee Lake | 1,700 | 63.7 | 3.4 ( 8) |
| Silver Lake | 44 | 36.7 | 4.0 ( 1) |
| Thunderbird Lake | 89 | 24.8 | — |
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