Axehead Lake (South) is a fishing pier in Des Plaines, IL. Closest alternative: Chippewa Woods in Des Plaines (under 1 mile).
| Type | Fishing pier |
|---|---|
| Address | Des Plaines, IL |
| Water | Axehead Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Axehead Lake (South) is in Des Plaines, Illinois. Open the map link to see where Axehead Lake (South) sits on the shore.
Axehead Lake, in Des Plaines.
The map data has no fee details for Axehead Lake (South), so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
A standard Illinois fishing license covers Axehead Lake (South). Kids and free fishing days may be exempt.
Chippewa Woods in Des Plaines (under 1 mile), Axehead Lake (South 2) in Des Plaines (under 1 mile) and Lake Park Boat Ramp in Des Plaines (1.8 miles).
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