Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Sunfish lake

Northern Light Lake

Public access

Northern Light Lake is a 378-acre lake in Cook County, 8 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2021. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
16008900
County
Cook
Surface area
378 acres
Maximum depth
8 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
378 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
7.4 miles
Average water clarity
5.5 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2021, standard survey
Surveys on record
6, since 1986
Game fish caught in the 2021 survey
yellow perch 137, pumpkinseed 100, northern pike 80, walleye 42, smallmouth bass 19
Fish species recorded
green sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 1 other species
Public accesses (DNR survey record)
1, owned by DNR
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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