Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA) is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA) covers about 41 acres.
What to Expect at Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA)
Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA) is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA)
Stocking records for Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA) also list northern pike and walleye, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Walleye and Open-Water Fish
For roaming fish at Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA), jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Muskellunge and Pike
For large predators at Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA), cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA)
On a first trip to Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA), check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA)
Spring at Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA) is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Great Lakes Quarry (HQRA) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.