Welcome to . . .

                C. J. Smith Resort

Home

Boat Rentals

Guest House

Shore Fishing

Launch

Fishing Report

Fishing Pictures

Directions

 

Helpful Links:

Antioch Chamber of Commerce

Fox Waterway Agency

Fishing/Hunting Licenses

Size/Creel Limits

 

Special Links:

Fox Lake Fishing - Paul Jones

Fishing Guide - Walt Koch

Fishing Guide - Mel Christensen

Fishing Guide - Jimmy T

Fishing Guide - JD Spinner

Fish Tales Charters

Pat Harrison Outdoors

Catch & Release Artwork

Caribou Gun Club

                       

Welcome to our 80th year of fishing & fun! 

We truly appreciate your business & look forward to seeing you this fishing & boating season.

For 80 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois.  C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929.  We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests. 

Open 7 days a week, late March - early November.  Hours:  6:00 am until 6:00 pm.

The Chain is OPEN to regular boating!  Bring your friends for a Fantastic Fourth on the Chain!!

Announcements

 The July 4th Holiday is here.  Spend a great day with friends and family fishing and boating at the Chain O' Lakes!

 

Antioch 4th of July Celebration

The celebration begins with a 4th of July parade at 10 am on Main Street. A children’s fun fair follows at Williams Park. Fireworks light the sky at dusk.
Fox Lake July 4th
Celebrate Fox Lake begins with the Independence Day Parade at 10 am. There will be a crafts show with food and music during the day. At dusk (9 pm) the fireworks will light the sky over Mineola Bay.  Special NO WAKE zones will be enforced on Fox and Nippersink Lakes during the fireworks.  Stop in to see a map of these areas.

  June Special:  Ike-Con Lures:  Buy 4,the 5th one is FREE!

  20% off select tackle.  Stock up on quality fishing    tackle and marine supplies!

            ~ Worm Bait Special ~

   Buy 4, get 1 FREE;  nightcrawlers, redworms,       trout worms, wax worms, or spikes,   Special terms apply.

 

 

 

 

  Home Away From Home - Come enjoy the beautiful Chain O' Lakes area.  Make your reservation for our Guest House.  Call 847-395-2753 or email us at: honestjohn@cjsmithresort.com

Honest John's Wall of Fame

Click each picture for a larger view

  Steve with a huge cat and cooler full of bluegills.   Tony holds up his 18 inch smallmouth bass caught from our shore!  Jay explores his new tackle box.  He was one of the winners from the Kid's Fishing Raffle held over IL Free Fishing Days.    Cleaning up the lakes during Fox Waterway's Clean-Up Day.    Madison with a beautiful bass caught by the bridge near Spring Lake.

         

Augie  with a 34" Muskie (released) and he and his buddies limited out on walleye last weekend.    Northern Pike caught right off our dock!    Geoff showing off his 15 inch crappie! 

        

Joe with two nice Walleye from Petite Lake.  Nice Walleyes and Stripers from Bluff Lake for these fishermen.    Massive Spring Muskie from Lake Marie on a golden roach.    Jimmy Schmehl, Chris Groh and Dave Borchers holding the winning fish from the Big Bucks Bass Spring Fling.  They took 1st place with 16.98 lbs.

         

       

Contact Information

Telephone

  847-395-2753

FAX

   847-395-2753

Address
 
C. J. Smith Resort
25315 W. Grass Lake Road
       Antioch, IL   60002
 

Click on car for directions to  C. J. Smith Resort.

 
Electronic mail
 
Contact us at: honestjohn@cjsmithresort.com

Thanks for visiting C. J. Smith Resort! You are visitor # Hit Counter

 Prices are subject to change without notice.