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Lower River (Zone A): Closed

Upper River (Zone B): Closed

Chain O'Lakes (Zone C): No Wake

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Protecting and enhancing the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes as a shared public resource.
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CLASS F – Temporary Ten Day Permit

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CLASS J – Temporary One Day Permit

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