Gill's at Lake Defiance             

   

Lake Defiance is a creek fed, 40 acre lake, that has provided anglers opportunities to catch trophy sized Large Mouth Bass and Northern Pike.  Bluegills and Catfish are also taken throughout the season.  The lake is a controlled lake, and boat access is limited to Gill's boats only.

Boats for Lake Defiance are available at the bait shop at The McHenry Dam

 

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Gill's Rental Rates            

We have 5  14' Lowe Jon boats for rent on Lake Defiance.

Rental is a day rate of  $25.00, this includes 2 oars and an anchor.

Only electric trolling motors are allowed

Life jackets are required for each person in  the boat, and are available for rent @ $1.00 each.

Boats are due back 1 hour before the bait shop closes.

A yearly pass is available for $250.00.  This allows unlimited use of Gill's boats at both location, for the entire season, excluding holiday weekends.  (Call Gill's for more information)

 

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 Directions

 

From the North: IL Rt. 12 south to Rt. 176, West on Rt.176 to River Road, North on River Road approx. 2 miles to entrance of Moraine Hills State Park.  Follow the road into the park about 1/2 miles to the Park Office.  Gill's is located in the lower level of the park office, on the lakeside.
 

From the South: IL Rt. 12 north to Rt. 176, West on Rt. 176 to River Road, North on River Road approx. 2 miles to entrance of Moraine Hills State Park.  Follow the road into the park about 1 1/2 miles to the Park Office.  Gill's is located in the lower level of the park office, on the lakeside.
 

From the East: Rt. 176 to River Road, North on River Road approx. 2 miles to entrance to of Moraine Hills State Park.  Follow the road into the park about 1 1/2 miles to the Park Office.  Gill's is located in the lower level of the park office, on the lakeside.

From the West: IL Rt. 176 West to River Road, North on River Road approx. 2 miles to entrance of Moraine Hills State Park.  Follow the road into the park about 1 1/2 miles to the Park Office.  Gill's is located in the lower level of the park office, on the lakeside.

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