No marina. No fees. No waiting. Drive your rig straight to the water, launch on a private concrete ramp, and you're on the Chain O' Lakes in under 10 minutes.
Petite Lake Resort's private launch is the fastest way onto the Chain O' Lakes system from Antioch. The concrete ramp is maintained year-round, wide enough for single or tandem axle trailers, and grades gently into the lake for easy entry at variable water levels.
Unlike public launches, you won't queue behind 15 boats on a Saturday morning. You launch when you're ready, whether that's 5:30 AM for walleye or noon for a leisurely pontoon float.
Everything you need to know before you hitch up and head north.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ramp Surface | Reinforced concrete, brushed finish for traction |
| Ramp Width | 14 ft (single lane, no double-wide launches) |
| Max Boat Length | 24 ft (including pontoons) |
| Max Boat Weight | 6,000 lbs |
| Trailer Axles Supported | Single and tandem axle, drive-in, back-out |
| Trailer Parking Spaces | 3 dedicated spaces (rig + tow vehicle) |
| Dock Slip Length | 24 ft, cleats and bumpers provided |
| Launch Access Hours | 24/7 during stay (no curfew) |
| Water Depth at Dock | 4-6 ft (varies seasonally) |
| Marina Fee | None, included with stay |
| Fuel Dock (nearest) | 3.2 miles via Chain O' Lakes, Fox Lake Marina |
| Bait Shop | Directions provided at check-in; 5 min drive |
Petite Lake connects to the full Chain O' Lakes system, one of the most boatable inland waterway networks in the Midwest.
Your home base. Excellent bass, bluegill, and crappie fishing. Quiet enough for kayaking, wide enough for water skiing. The calmest of the chain lakes for early morning launches.
Home to annual drag boat races and a favorite for tubing and water skiing. Wide open fetch makes for excellent sailing conditions. Boat via the Petite Lake channel, about 15 min by pontoon.
The largest lake in the chain. Multiple marinas, restaurants accessible by boat, and the annual Pelican Palooza nature event in April. Excellent northern pike and walleye fishery.
The Fox River channels connecting the lakes are a destination in themselves, narrow, forested, and lined with cottages. The Antioch Channel is a must-do for any guest, especially in fall foliage season.
PLR is a proud partner of OTCRentals.com, the Chain O' Lakes' premier boat rental service. Book a pontoon, fishing boat, or kayak fleet and have it waiting at our dock when you arrive. No trailer. No hassle.
| Season | Target Species | Technique | Key Spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (Ice) | Perch, Crappie, Bluegill | Ice fishing, tip-ups and jig poles | Petite Lake flats, 8-12 ft |
| Spring | Bass (pre-spawn), Walleye | Crankbaits, jerkbaits along weed edges | Grass Lake points |
| Summer | Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike | Topwater, frog lures in lily pads | Petite Lake lily pad flats |
| Fall | Walleye, Bass, Muskie | Live bait rigs, blade baits | Fox Lake main basin |
Trailer parking, a private ramp, and 7 connected lakes waiting. Book your stay and bring the boat.
