Waterway Status

Lower River: Open

Upper River: Open

Chain O’lakes: Open

Employment Opportunities

November 1, 2024: Locks close for the season / Winter drawdown begins

Welcome to Fox Waterway

OUR MISSION

CUSTOMER CONCERNS

FORMS & SURVEYS

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WATER LEVELS

About Fox Waterway Agency

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Board is the corporate authority of the Agency and shall exercise all the…

MEETING AGENDAS

Meeting schedule and minutes of all our meetings…

AGENCY STAFF

Get to know some of the projects in progress and that we have developed…

BUDGET

Cash statement in compliance with the Illinois Municipal Budge Law…

PROJECTS

Get to know some of the projects in progress and that we have developed… 

WATERSHED PLANNING

Objective  is to establish a Watershed Based Plan approved by the EPA 

Gallery

In our gallery you’ll see some nice pictures of the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes landscapes…

Employment Opportunities

We will post current positions that are open as they are available.

Last news

11/1/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary There is currently over 3.0” precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days. Based on the current forecast, inflows will peak at 2200 cfs on 11/7. Fox Lake and areas upstream of the dam are forecasted to see a slight uptick in water levels during the drawdown...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illinois State Boat Registration & Fishing Information

Stratton Lock and Dam

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OFFICE HOURS:

Monday – Friday 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

 

45 S. Pistakee Lake Road
Fox Lake, Il. 60020
Phone: 847-587-8540

Thank you for a great boating season.

Our web-store is currently under construction.

Please purchase any remaining stickers needed this season at our Headquarters located at:  45 S Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Our web-store will be operational January 1, 2025.

Thank you for your patience and have a great Fall!