Nippersink Lake
Nippersink Lake
- Boat Ramps
- 7
- Access Points
- 8
- Species
- 20
Nippersink Lake is a serene 13-acre impoundment located west of the Village of Hainsville on Route 120 in Lake County, Illinois. Originally constructed in 1965 and acquired by the Lake County Forest Preserve District around 2005, this picturesque lake offers anglers an intimate fishing experience with its 1.7 miles of shoreline and maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake features a diverse underwater landscape with an average depth of 4 feet and is surrounded by lush woodlands that create a tranquil atmosphere perfect for a day of fishing. As one of Lake County's fishing clinic locations, Nippersink Lake is managed as a catch-and-release fishery, making it an excellent destination for anglers seeking quality fishing opportunities in a peaceful natural setting.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Nippersink Lake and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Golden Redhorse
Moxostoma erythrurum
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus
Quillback Carpsucker
Carpiodes cyprinus
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Silver Carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Warmouth Sunfish
Lepomis gulosus
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Yellow Bass
Morone mississippiensis
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Nippersink Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Nippersink Lake
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Illinois licenses and regulations
Illinois Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Illinois Fishing License
All individuals who are 16 and over are required to have a fishing license. All youth who are below 16 may fish without a license.
Illinois Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Illinois Steam Access Laws
If the waterway is navigable in fact and the streambed is publicly owned, it is most likely fully accessible. If the streambed is privately owned, it is only accessible for navigation, not for hunting, fishing or portage.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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