Huntley Lake

Huntley Lake is a lake in Lake County, Illinois. Huntley Lake covers about 32.4 acres and reaches a recorded 33 feet.

What to Expect at Huntley Lake

Huntley Lake 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 Huntley Lake

Fish reported from Huntley Lake include black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass.

Bass

For bass at Huntley, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Huntley, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Huntley Lake

On a first trip to Huntley, 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 Huntley Lake

Spring at Huntley 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 Huntley can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.