Sterling Lake Area Fishing Guides
Sterling Lake, formerly known as Vulcan Gravel Pits, was constructed in 1939. The lake is located adjacent to the Des Plaines River and is connected via a 10" to 12" tube with a hinged gate so water can flow in during high water events. The Lake County Forest Preserve District acquired the area in 1974 with an emphasis on providing recreational fishing opportunities. Sterling Lake is 74 acres, has a maximum depth of 23.0 feet, an average depth of 14 feet, and a shoreline length of 2.3 miles. A crushed limestone, multi-use path surrounds the perimeter. There are handicap accessible fishing piers and a gravel ramp for launching a canoe/kayak or electric-motor-only car-top boats. No concession facilities are available. No fish cleaning station is available. Learn more about Sterling Lake.
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Area Guides & Charters
Twenty Four VII Charters - Kenosha
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Long Gone 3 Charters
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Kinn's Sport Fishing - Winthrop 38'
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Kristy Lynn Charters
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Xtasea IV Charters
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Twenty Four VII Charters 2
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Musky Mob Guide Service Fox Chain
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TD Charters - Double Trouble II
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Resolute Sportfishing Charters
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Skyward Salmon Charters
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North Fork Sportfishing
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Storm Force Sportfishing
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Memory Maker Charters LLC
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Lil Rat Charters
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