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Marina Hours
The marina is closed for the 2024 season. We'll see you next year!
Please be aware, the marina may close due to inclement weather. This includes, but is not limited to, high winds, anticipated thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, cold temperatures, severe weather, or if our lightning detection system sounds. To stay informed on weather conditions at Three Oaks, please check our Rainout Line.
Marina Information
The marina at Three Oaks offers a variety of row boats and watercraft to rent, including canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and paddle pontoons. Additionally, guests can purchase night-crawlers for $5 per dozen. Personal watercraft are not allowed on the lake at Three Oaks.
Rental Rules
Marina Rental Forms: All rentals are available on a first-come-first-served basis as no reservations are accepted. Three Oaks provides all required life jackets and seat cushions with rentals.
The following rules apply to all guests:
- Three Oaks issued life vest/PFD must be worn at all times.
- Customers must remain in the watercraft at all times - no swimming or wading from any boat.
- Access to the islands or shorelines is prohibited - guests must remain in the boat at all times.
- Customers must show a valid sailboat operator's certificate or sail card to rent the sail boat.
- Alcohol is not permitted.
Row Boat Pricing
Rental rates are for 2 hours
| Regular Rate | Resident Discount | Regular Add Hour | Resident Add Hour | |
| 12' Combo | $28 | $22 | $12 | $10 |
| 14' Combo | $31 | $24 | $14 | $12 |
Watercraft Pricing
Rental rates are for 1 hour
| Regular Rate | Resident Discount | Regular Add 1/2 Hour | Resident Add 1/2 Hour | |
| Canoe | $14 | $10 | $6 | $6 |
| Kayak | $14 | $10 | $6 | $6 |
| Paddle Boat | $14 | $10 | $6 | $6 |
| Sailboat | $12 | $8 | $6 | $4 |
Fishing Guidelines
Three Oaks is a catch-and-release fishing facility only. A valid Illinois Fishing License is required. No "live" bait is allowed, defined as aquatic bait/minnows. Contrary to Illinois State Law, we do not allow taking of smaller fish (or any lake creature) and using them as bait for larger fish.
Shoreline fishing is available year-round during open park hours. Please dispose of any litter or trash in garbage receptacles located on the trails. Alcohol and open fires are prohibited along the trails, and ice fishing is not allowed at Three Oaks.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources performs an annual study to determine fish species and conditions of populations. Populations include: Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Bass, Rock Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Pan Fish, including Bluegill and Yellow Perch.
Fishing Licenses
As of January 2022, Three Oaks no longer sells Illinois fishing licenses through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Guests can purchase their Illinois fishing licenses on the IDNR website. The IDNR website contains a list of local agencies where a license can be purchased.