Fox River Update 04/14/2025
Update: *This Update is based on the current forecast and will be adjusted based on future forecasts and rainfall.
SUMMARY
The transition from Winter to Summer Pool continues for the official opening of boating season on May 1st. The transition consists of hitting target levels on certain dates in an attempt to make the transition as linear as possible. The current target is 3.25′ on April 15th at Fox Lake (the halfway point between 2.5′ and 4.0′). The next targets will be on April 20th with Fox Lake at 3.5′ and 4.0′ on Fox Lake May 1st. Keep in mind that these are target levels and dates; they are highly dependent on weather conditions. There is currently 0.75″ of precipitation forecasted for the next 7 days.
Aaron Rotherham
Project Engineer
IDNR Office of Water Resources
(217)782-4615