Petite Lake Resort · Petite Lake · Antioch, IL · Lake County, Illinois
Private Concrete Boat Launch · 3-Rig Trailer Parking · No Marina Fees
Petite Lake → Chain O' Lakes system · Walleye · Bass · Perch · Crappie · Northern Pike
The Chain O' Lakes is one of the Midwest's most productive inland fisheries, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, and northern pike across 15 connected lakes. Petite Lake Resort puts you on the water with a private concrete boat launch, trailer parking for 3 rigs, and no marina fees. Get on the water at 5am without asking permission.
Everything you need to fish the Chain from first light to last cast.
Full-width concrete ramp with direct access to Petite Lake and the broader Chain O' Lakes system. No marina staging, no fees.
Dedicated trailer parking for up to 3 rigs. Leave your rig and fish all day. No hourly rate, no daily parking charge.
Dock access for bank fishing, rod staging, and catch-and-release. Fish without launching if you prefer.
Kayak fishing the shoreline and lily pad edges on Petite Lake. Quiet approach, no motor noise, ideal for bass and crappie.
The Chain O' Lakes supports diverse, year-round fisheries across all 15 connected lakes.
| Species | Peak Season | Best Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Spring & Fall Peak | Fox River Channel, deeper holes |
| Largemouth Bass | Year-Round | Lily pad edges, shallow coves |
| Smallmouth Bass | Summer Peak | Rocky points, current seams |
| Yellow Perch | Year-Round | Schooling fish, mid-depth flats |
| Crappie | Spring Spawn Peak | Dock edges, submerged structure |
| Northern Pike | Early Spring Peak | Weed edges, back bays |
Petite Lake connects directly to the broader Chain O' Lakes system, one of Illinois' largest navigable inland waterways. From PLR's private launch, you can navigate north toward Grass Lake and its bluffs, east toward Fox Lake, and further to Pistakee Lake. The entire network of 15 connected lakes and rivers is accessible from a single launch point on your property.
Multiple lake systems, one launch, no re-staging. The Fox River chain gives you variety, open water, river channels, back bays, and weedy coves, all in one day's fishing.
Illinois fishing license required for all anglers 16 and older. Purchase your IDNR fishing license online before your trip.
Know before you go. Quick checklist for a safe, legal, well-prepared day on the Chain.
Day-trippers have to drive to the launch, wait for ramps to open, and fight the crowd to get on the water. PLR guests walk out the door and launch before 5am. The first hour of light on the Chain is yours, no competition, no waiting, just fish.
PLR's 5 rental homes accommodate everything from a solo fishing trip to a full group outing. The Hampton Lake House and Key House each sleep 10, ideal for group fishing weekends. Bring your boats, stack the trailer parking, and fish the Chain as a crew. The fire pit and sauna make the evenings as good as the mornings.
For anglers who want a guided experience, local partner Charters on the Chain offers pontoon fishing tours on the Chain O' Lakes. Guided fishing tours are also available through local outfitters in Antioch — ask us for current recommendations.
All rental homes include access to the private boat launch, trailer parking, shared fishing piers, and complimentary kayaks. See all rental home options for details and availability.
Private concrete boat launch. Trailer parking for 3 rigs. Walleye, bass, perch, crappie, and pike on Petite Lake and the full Chain O' Lakes system. Guided fishing tours and Charters on the Chain pontoon tours available. Book your lakefront stay in Antioch, IL.
