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Loon Lake
Lake · Antioch Township, Illinois
Recreational lake with a launch used for boating, fishing & other water activities.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Iowa Darter, Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner and 11 more species.
14 fish species in 20 public records within 2 km of Loon Lake since 2000.
- Iowa Darter Etheostoma exile3 records · 2019
- Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus3 records · 2019
- Blackchin Shiner Notropis heterodon2 records · 2019
- Spotfin Shiner Cyprinella spiloptera2 records · 2002
- Lake Chubsucker Erimyzon sucetta1 record · 2019
- Johnny Darter Etheostoma nigrum1 record · 2019
- Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis1 record · 2002
- Blacknose Shiner Notropis heterolepis1 record · 2002
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- Least Darter Etheostoma microperca1 record · 2001
- 1 record · 2001
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus1 record · 2001
- Longear Sunfish Lepomis megalotis1 record · 2001
- Sand Shiner Notropis stramineus1 record · 2001
- Bluntnose Minnow Pimephales notatus1 record · 2001
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Upper Fox watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset, Auburn University Museum Fish Collection). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loon Lake?
- Loon Lake is a lake in Antioch Township, Illinois.
- Can you swim at Loon Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Loon Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Loon Lake in Antioch Township, Illinois. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Loon Lake rated?
- Loon Lake in Antioch Township, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Antioch Township, IL 60002
Antioch Township, Illinois 60002
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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