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Lake Information for Willow Slough Lakes
Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area is dedicated to providing quality hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 9,956 acres, which includes 1,800 acres of open water, marshes and flooded crop land. In addition to fishing at J.C. Murphey Lake and numerous ponds, the property also offers hunting, wildlife watching, camping, wetland trapping, and dog training areas. Wild blackberries, blueberries and raspberries, walnuts and spring and fall mushroom gathering is available.
Two boat ramps are provided near the headquarters. Boats may be launched only at the headquarters area.
Access to the back of the lake is afforded after deer muzzleloader season is over.
Pond anglers must park in designated lots.
Primary species include bass, bluegill, channel catfish, redear, crappie and northern pike.
Businesses Located Nearby
Bait & Tackle
- Keith's Bait & Tackle Shop
- 104 S Bridge St - Aroma Park, IL
- (815) 935-5567
- Lake George Bait & Tackle
- 603 S Wisconsin St - Hobart, IN
- (219) 945-1907
- Booky's Bait & Tackle
- 839 E 75 N - Winamac, IN
- (574) 946-4465
Boat Rental
- Lake Shafer Marina & Boat
- 2419 N West Shafer Dr - Monticello, IN
- (574) 583-5238
- Hall's Boat Lifts
- 104 E Harrison St - Monticello, IN
- (574) 583-5957
- Holiday Boat Sales
- 21740 E Lincoln Hwy - Lynwood, IL
- (708) 758-0405
Vacation Rental
- The Essence Suites
- 14455 S La Grange Rd - Orland Park, IL
- (708) 403-3300
- Sybaris Pool Suites
- 7500 W Lincoln Hwy - Frankfort, IL
- (815) 464-5000
- Holiday Inn Matteson Hotel & Conf Center Hotel
- 500 Holiday Plaza Dr - Matteson, IL
- (877) 786-9480