Horsetail Lake Fishing near Palos Park, Illinois

Horsetail Lake is a lake located just 2 miles from Palos Park, in Cook County, in the state of Illinois, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including yellow bass, bream/bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass, panfish and rainbow trout here. Whether you’re baitcasting, fly fishing or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Horsetail Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Illinois Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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