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Fox Lake is a village in Northeast Illinois about an hour outside of Chicago with 15 interconnecting lakes and 45 miles of river known as the Chain O’Lakes. Record numbers of boaters come to recreate on the chain making it the most popular inland waterway in the country. West Marine Fox Lake provides residents and visitors with the boat accessories and supplies they need for an enjoyable boating excursion.

Boating

With more than 7,000 acres of water, Chain O’Lakes is one of the largest inland bodies of water in the country. From cruising with the family on a pontoon boat or tubing with friends on a ski boat, the area offers unlimited on-the-water options. Our experienced staff can recommend the boat parts, safety gear, navigation tools, life jackets, marine electronics and more to outfit any boating adventure. We also sell towable tubes and tow ropes for those who enjoy watersports.

Fishing

More than 40 different fish varieties live in the lakes and the channels that connect them. Fox-Nippersink Lake is one of the largest lakes in the chain brimming with yellow perch, bluegill and crappie. Fishermen can find catfish along the gravel shorelines and northern pike swimming within the channels. During the winter, anglers also enjoy ice fishing on the lakes. West Marine Fox Lake is the area’s trusted source for fishing gear, tackle, rods, reels and more.

Kayaking

Kayakers can launch onto Fox-Nippersink Lake at Chain O’Lakes State Park where there’s shallow shorelines and great views of waterfowl. Nippersink Creek, the largest tributary to the lake, provides calm waters for kayakers looking for a relaxed, scenic paddle. We can outfit your next paddling trip with the right kayak, paddle and accessories.

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