IDNR Annouces Lock and Dam Hours for 2020 Season

Please see the message below from the IDNR- Stratton Lock “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related Stay at Home Executive Order issued March 20, 2020, the William G. Stratton-Thomas A. Bolger Lock facility on the Fox River in McHenry County will be temporarily...

DNR Explains Upper River Being Low

We are aware that the Upper Fox River is experiencing low water levels.  As of 4/13/2020, the Lake Villa gage is above where it should be as winter operations remain in effect until May 1st.  April is the transition month from Winter to Summer Operations, so we are...

4/1/2020 COVID-19 UPDATES

Hunters and anglers who wish to hunt or fish during the ‘Stay at Home’ order may do so provided they have the appropriate licensing and permits and are hunting or fishing on private property or at sites which are currently open to the public. We ask our hunters and...

3/30/20 COVID-19 Updates and Reminders

The Fox Waterway remains open for boating and provides a vast opportunity to practice essential social distancing measures to keep you and your loved ones safe during this world-wide Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic.  Please see below for some information from the...