Elizabeth Lake is a 638-acre glacial pothole lake located along the Illinois-Wisconsin border, primarily in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, with its southern portion extending into McHenry County, Illinois. It has a maximum depth of 32 feet and an average depth of 17 feet. The lake is connected to Lake Mary through a narrow channel, forming what locals call the Twin Lakes. With 6 miles of shoreline, Elizabeth Lake offers diverse fishing opportunities and habitats. The Wisconsin side is more developed with residential properties, while the Illinois portion includes the protected Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve. The lake maintains a water level within an 11-inch range through a dam located in Richmond, Illinois, owned by the Village of Twin Lakes. It's considered a mesotrophic lake with good water quality and clarity, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other water recreation.