Access Site
IL
Jericho Lake
City: Aurora, IL
County: Kane County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.73919600, -88.38173800
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Blackberry Creek near Montgomery, IL
0.1 mi away
Fox River at Montgomery, IL
1.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Amenities**
Jericho Lake is a community park managed by the Fox Valley Park District in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. This access site features a boat ramp designated for small boats with electric motors only, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists who can carry their watercraft to the water. The park offers additional recreational facilities including a picnic area, shore fishing access along mowed shoreline areas, and a free 18-hole disc golf course.
**Lake Character & Paddling Conditions**
Jericho Lake is a steep-sided lake with clear water, suitable for recreational paddling and fishing. Given the electric motor restriction, the lake maintains a quieter, more peaceful paddling environment. The clear water and maintained shoreline make this a good spot for both paddlers and anglers. Carry-in watercraft are the most practical option for accessing this lake, as the ramp is limited to small motorized boats.
Jericho Lake is a community park managed by the Fox Valley Park District in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois. This access site features a boat ramp designated for small boats with electric motors only, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists who can carry their watercraft to the water. The park offers additional recreational facilities including a picnic area, shore fishing access along mowed shoreline areas, and a free 18-hole disc golf course.
**Lake Character & Paddling Conditions**
Jericho Lake is a steep-sided lake with clear water, suitable for recreational paddling and fishing. Given the electric motor restriction, the lake maintains a quieter, more peaceful paddling environment. The clear water and maintained shoreline make this a good spot for both paddlers and anglers. Carry-in watercraft are the most practical option for accessing this lake, as the ramp is limited to small motorized boats.