Tap for sound
Get In The Brat Hot Tub

Independence Grove Lake

Jefferson County, Wisconsin
110 acres Max depth 50 ft 18 angler reviews
Black Crappie Bluegill Largemouth Bass Northern Pike
79 Lake-Link ScoreTM
Loading sun times...
Loading moon…

About Independence Grove Lake

In Lake County, Illinois, Independence Grove Lake offers a scenic spot near Libertyville, Green Oaks, and Gages Lake. Spanning just over 110 acres, this lake blends moderate depth waters reaching up to 50 feet, providing a varied aquatic environment. Its size and depth create a versatile setting for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a mix of peaceful shorelines and boating opportunities. The lake is framed by the natural backdrop of Richard Bong State Recreation Area, adding to the regional outdoor appeal. Visitors will find a balance of accessible water and enough depth to support diverse wildlife and recreational uses throughout the year.

Fishing Independence Grove Lake

Fishing at Independence Grove Lake presents a variety of species for anglers to target, including largemouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, and bluegill. The lake's moderate depth supports a healthy mix of these fish, making it a spot where both beginners and experienced anglers can enjoy the challenge and excitement of catching different types. Whether casting from shore or from a boat, the diversity of fish species here offers a rewarding experience for those looking to connect with nature and test their skills.

Ice Fishing on Independence Grove Lake

Winter transforms Independence Grove Lake into a destination for ice fishing enthusiasts. The frozen surface invites anglers to experience the quiet and focus that come with fishing through the ice. This seasonal activity adds a unique dimension to the lake's year-round appeal, offering a chance to catch fish even in colder months.

struct
breadcrumbs
array
1
struct
label Lakes
title Lake-Link Home Page
url /lakes/
2
struct
label Wisconsin Lakes
title Wisconsin Lakes
url /wisconsin-lakes/
3
struct
label Jefferson County
title Jefferson County
url /wisconsin-lakes/jefferson-county/
4
struct
label Independence Grove Lake
title Independence Grove Lake
url [empty string]
countySlug jefferson-county
event Lakes.lake
lakeID 23299
lakeSlug independence-grove-lake
stateSlug wisconsin-lakes
struct
_httpContent [empty string]
breadcrumbsView shared/_breadcrumbs.cfm
cbox_incomingContextHash 77D4D01793C9F15F4BE811EA555F2CBF
currentLayout Default
currentRoute :stateSlug/:countySlug/:lakeSlug/:lakeID-numeric/
currentRouteMeta
struct [empty]
currentRouteName /:stateSlug/:countySlug/:lakeSlug/:lakeID-numeric
currentRouteRecord
struct
ACTION [empty string]
APPEND true
CONDITION [empty string]
CONSTRAINTS
struct
countySlug (?i)([a-z0-9-]+-county)
lakeSlug (?i)([a-z0-9-]+)
stateSlug (?i)([a-z0-9-]+-lakes)
DOMAIN [empty string]
EVENT Lakes.lake
HANDLER [empty string]
HEADERS
struct [empty]
LAYOUT [empty string]
LAYOUTMODULE [empty string]
MATCHVARIABLES [empty string]
META
struct [empty]
MODULE [empty string]
MODULEROUTING [empty string]
NAME /:stateSlug/:countySlug/:lakeSlug/:lakeID-numeric
NAMESPACE [empty string]
NAMESPACEROUTING [empty string]
PACKAGERESOLVEREXEMPT false
PATTERN :stateSlug/:countySlug/:lakeSlug/:lakeID-numeric/
PRC
struct [empty]
RC
struct [empty]
REDIRECT [empty string]
RESPONSE [empty string]
SSL false
STATUSCODE 200
VALUEPAIRTRANSLATION true
VERBS [empty string]
VIEW [empty string]
VIEWMODULE [empty string]
VIEWNOLAYOUT false
domainParams
array[empty]
patternParams
array
1 stateSlug
2 countySlug
3 lakeSlug
4 lakeID
regexDomain ^
regexPattern (?i)([a-z0-9-]+-lakes)/(?i)([a-z0-9-]+-county)/(?i)([a-z0-9-]+)/([0-9]+?)/
currentRoutedModule [empty string]
currentRoutedURL wisconsin-lakes/jefferson-county/independence-grove-lake/23299/
currentUser
struct
accountStatus Guest
authenticatedAt [empty string]
authenticationMethod [empty string]
avatarFile [empty string]
createdAt {ts '2026-07-30 10:44:25'}
displayAds true
displayName Guest
email [empty string]
emailVerified false
firstName [empty string]
handle [empty string]
isLoggedIn false
isMiserableUser false
isProMember false
lastName [empty string]
lastVisit {ts '2026-07-30 10:44:32'}
location
struct
source skipped-bot
messageBoardViolations 0
messageBoardWarnings 0
peopleID 0
riskScore 0
roles guest
sessionID ED17C962A43DA541FBFBFA8AD7ADF419
trustLevel Guest
userID 0
username guest
visitCount 20
currentView lakes/lake
currentViewArgs
struct [empty]
deviceID e2ca1490-1f82-4c52-aa1a-0178849edc7c
footerRegions
query
  DISCOVERYREGIONID REGIONID REGIONNAME REGIONSLUG REGIONSORT STATENAME STATESLUG
1 1 15 Pacific pacific 1 Alaska alaska
2 1 18 Pacific pacific 1 California california
3 1 25 Pacific pacific 1 Hawaii hawaii
4 1 52 Pacific pacific 1 Oregon oregon
5 1 62 Pacific pacific 1 Washington washington
6 2 19 Mountain West mountain-west 2 Colorado colorado
7 2 27 Mountain West mountain-west 2 Idaho idaho
8 2 41 Mountain West mountain-west 2 Montana montana
9 2 43 Mountain West mountain-west 2 Nevada nevada
10 2 59 Mountain West mountain-west 2 Utah utah
11 2 65 Mountain West mountain-west 2 Wyoming wyoming
12 3 16 Southwest southwest 3 Arizona arizona
13 3 46 Southwest southwest 3 New Mexico new-mexico
14 3 51 Southwest southwest 3 Oklahoma oklahoma
15 3 58 Southwest southwest 3 Texas texas
16 4 28 Midwest midwest 4 Illinois illinois
17 4 29 Midwest midwest 4 Indiana indiana
18 4 30 Midwest midwest 4 Iowa iowa
19 4 31 Midwest midwest 4 Kansas kansas
20 4 37 Midwest midwest 4 Michigan michigan
21 4 38 Midwest midwest 4 Minnesota minnesota
22 4 40 Midwest midwest 4 Missouri missouri
23 4 42 Midwest midwest 4 Nebraska nebraska
24 4 49 Midwest midwest 4 North Dakota north-dakota
25 4 50 Midwest midwest 4 Ohio ohio
26 4 56 Midwest midwest 4 South Dakota south-dakota
27 4 64 Midwest midwest 4 Wisconsin wisconsin
28 5 20 Northeast northeast 5 Connecticut connecticut
29 5 21 Northeast northeast 5 Delaware delaware
30 5 34 Northeast northeast 5 Maine maine
31 5 35 Northeast northeast 5 Maryland maryland
32 5 36 Northeast northeast 5 Massachusetts massachusetts
33 5 44 Northeast northeast 5 New Hampshire new-hampshire
34 5 45 Northeast northeast 5 New Jersey new-jersey
35 5 47 Northeast northeast 5 New York new-york
36 5 53 Northeast northeast 5 Pennsylvania pennsylvania
37 5 54 Northeast northeast 5 Rhode Island rhode-island
38 5 60 Northeast northeast 5 Vermont vermont
39 6 14 Southeast southeast 6 Alabama alabama
40 6 17 Southeast southeast 6 Arkansas arkansas
41 6 22 Southeast southeast 6 Florida florida
42 6 24 Southeast southeast 6 Georgia georgia
43 6 32 Southeast southeast 6 Kentucky kentucky
44 6 33 Southeast southeast 6 Louisiana louisiana
45 6 39 Southeast southeast 6 Mississippi mississippi
46 6 48 Southeast southeast 6 North Carolina north-carolina
47 6 55 Southeast southeast 6 South Carolina south-carolina
48 6 57 Southeast southeast 6 Tennessee tennessee
49 6 61 Southeast southeast 6 Virginia virginia
50 6 63 Southeast southeast 6 West Virginia west-virginia
isLoggedIn false
pageData
struct
ads
struct
enabled true
context lakeDetail
data
struct
lake
struct
AIMODEL gpt-4.1-mini
ANGLERREVIEWS Review summaries reveal mixed experiences among anglers at Independence Grove Lake. Many appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and the presence of bluegill, crappie, and largemouth bass, noting occasional success with muskies and pike. However, some express frustration with catch rates, especially from shore, and highlight the lake's catch-and-release policy as a factor. Opinions vary widely, with some praising the lake's structure and cleanliness, while others find the fishing challenging or underwhelming. Overall, the lake seems best suited for those seeking a relaxed outing with potential for a variety of catches.
BESTSPECIES Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike
CONTENTHASH [empty string]
COUNTY Lake
DECAVGRATING 4.0
FAQJSON [{"answer":"You can catch black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, and northern pike at this lake.","question":"What fish species can I catch at Independence Grove Lake?"},{"answer":"Yes, ice fishing is permitted during the winter season on this lake.","question":"Is ice fishing allowed at Independence Grove Lake?"},{"answer":"The lake covers about 110 acres, offering a moderate size for various activities.","question":"How large is Independence Grove Lake?"},{"answer":"Independence Grove Lake reaches a maximum depth of around 50 feet.","question":"What is the maximum depth of the lake?"},{"answer":"Yes, the closest towns include Libertyville, Green Oaks, and Gages Lake in Illinois.","question":"Are there nearby towns to Independence Grove Lake?"},{"answer":"Many visitors find the lake family-friendly, suitable for beginners and casual outings.","question":"Is the lake family-friendly?"}]
FISHINGOVERVIEW Fishing at Independence Grove Lake presents a variety of species for anglers to target, including largemouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, and bluegill. The lake's moderate depth supports a healthy mix of these fish, making it a spot where both beginners and experienced anglers can enjoy the challenge and excitement of catching different types. Whether casting from shore or from a boat, the diversity of fish species here offers a rewarding experience for those looking to connect with nature and test their skills.
FRIENDLYURL independence-grove-lake
ICEFISHINGOVERVIEW Winter transforms Independence Grove Lake into a destination for ice fishing enthusiasts. The frozen surface invites anglers to experience the quiet and focus that come with fishing through the ice. This seasonal activity adds a unique dimension to the lake's year-round appeal, offering a chance to catch fish even in colder months.
INTACRES 110.00
JSONLD {"geo":{"@type":"GeoCoordinates","longitude":-87.94941,"latitude":42.31365},"maximumDepth":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","unitCode":"FT","value":50.0},"@context":"https://schema.org","area":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","unitCode":"ACR","value":110.0},"@type":"LakeBodyOfWater","containedInPlace":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"Lake County, Illinois"},"additionalProperty":[{"@type":"PropertyValue","value":"Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike","name":"Fish Species"},{"@type":"PropertyValue","value":"Yes","name":"Ice Fishing"}],"url":"http://www.lake-link.com/illinois-lakes/lake-county/independence-grove-lake/23299/","areaServed":["Libertyville, IL","Green Oaks, IL","Gages Lake, IL"],"name":"Independence Grove Lake"}
LAKEID 23299
LAKENAME Independence Grove Lake
LAKEOVERVIEW In Lake County, Illinois, Independence Grove Lake offers a scenic spot near Libertyville, Green Oaks, and Gages Lake. Spanning just over 110 acres, this lake blends moderate depth waters reaching up to 50 feet, providing a varied aquatic environment. Its size and depth create a versatile setting for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a mix of peaceful shorelines and boating opportunities. The lake is framed by the natural backdrop of Richard Bong State Recreation Area, adding to the regional outdoor appeal. Visitors will find a balance of accessible water and enough depth to support diverse wildlife and recreational uses throughout the year.
LAKE_SCORE 79.20
LASTGENERATED 2026-05-01 02:36:21.67
LAT 42.31365
LON -87.94941
METADESCRIPTION Explore Independence Grove Lake in Lake County, IL, a 110-acre lake with diverse fishing and seasonal ice fishing opportunities.
METAKEYWORDS Independence Grove Lake, Illinois fishing, Lake County IL, largemouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, ice fishing
PROMPTHASH 692866bb34fbc4d555598addcc68fc3fa0f49985362a80eecd09ffdd59130dcc
REVIEWRATING 4.0
SEOTITLE Independence Grove Lake Fishing in Illinois
STATE_RANK 1
SVGICON [empty string]
TIMEZONE America/Chicago
TOTALREVIEWS 18
env
struct
name production
features
struct
showMap false
showWeather false
geo
struct
area Independence Grove Lake
county Jefferson
lat 42.31365
lng -87.94941
state Wisconsin
timezone America/Chicago
hero
struct
backgroundImage [empty string]
showScore false
subtitle [empty string]
title [empty string]
view lakes/_hero-lake
id 23299
name [empty string]
pageH1 Independence Grove Lake
type [empty string]
user
struct
id 0
isLoggedIn false
membership guest
name [empty string]
pageMeta
struct
description Fishing reports, lake maps, ice conditions, and outdoor community.
keywords fishing, lakes, ice fishing, Wisconsin
og
struct
description [empty string]
image [empty string]
title [empty string]
type website
robots index,follow
title Lake-Link
viewModule [empty string]
Menu