Lake Sedgewick
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Lake Sedgewick is a quiet, peaceful, and chill lake perfect for family outings, offering good opportunities for kayaking and various types of fishing (bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, carp). It provides a simple boat/kayak launch and ample picnic facilities, all connected to a larger recreational park.
Key Highlights
- ✓Very peaceful and quiet atmosphere
- ✓Plenty of seating and picnic tables available
- ✓Great fishing lake for multiple species including bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and carp
- ✓Numerous paths along the lake for walking or exploring
- ✓Recent landscaping has increased shore opportunities for activities like fishing
- ✓Simple two-dock boat ramp setup for easy kayak/boat access
Standout Features
- ⭐Abundant seating and picnic tables for family comfort
- ⭐Diverse fishing opportunities (bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, carp)
- ⭐Well-maintained paths along the lake
- ⭐Landscaped areas for improved shore access
- ⭐Dedicated two-dock boat ramp for easy water entry
- ⭐Connected to one of Orland Park's larger recreational parks, suggesting additional nearby amenities
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Be prepared to practice catch and release for species not within the lake's creel limits.
- →If bringing a boat or kayak, ensure it is equipped with only a trolling motor, as larger motors are prohibited.
- →Consider bringing fishing gear suitable for bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, or carp.
- →Utilize the available picnic tables for family meals or snacks.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Baitfish size noted as slightly undersized compared to previous years
- ⚠Strict catch and release policy for species not permitted to be kept according to lake creel limits
- ⚠Boat/Kayak motors are restricted to trolling motors only; large motors are not allowed
Price & Value
No pricing information mentioned in the reviews, making it impossible to assess specific value. The focus appears to be on accessibility and recreational opportunities rather than specific rental costs.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accommodations mentioned for special needs, however, 'plenty of paths along the lake' and 'shore opportunities' suggest some general accessibility for mobility around the perimeter.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Outside food is strongly implied to be allowed and encouraged due to the availability of 'picnic tables' and the overall 'chill place' atmosphere. No explicit prohibition or facility food service mentioned.
🚗Parking Info
- •No specific parking details mentioned, but the presence of a 'two dock boat ramp setup' and connection to a 'bigger park' implies dedicated parking is likely available. No information on cost or capacity.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Consistently described as 'pretty quiet', 'chill place', and 'very peaceful', suggesting low crowd levels, especially compared to more bustling venues.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety measures like staff supervision, wristbands, or first aid stations are mentioned in the reviews. The primary safety mention is the 'trolling motor only' rule for boats/kayaks.
⏰When to Avoid
- • Bringing a boat or kayak with a large motor, as only trolling motors are permitted.
Pricing/Package/Events
What People Say
What's Great
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 3 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Tosha Haywood
4 months agoPretty quiet and chill place.
Lizzy
2 years agoVery peaceful, lots of seating, and picnic tables available 10/10.
Josh Sokol
7 years agoGreat place to bring family. Friendly people with plenty of paths along the lake. Great fishing lake for bass and pretty good for bluegill, crappie, catfish and carp. The baitfish are slightly undersized in comparison to the last 8 years or so. Stocking of more predator species like the tiger musky are attempting to rehabilitate the fishery. Please catch and release all species which are not permitted to be kept according to the lakes creel limit. Recent landscaping allows for more shore opportunities. Boat/Kayak fishing is a blast, but it is trolling motor only. (don't use the big motor) Overall it is a great fishery to bring the kids and the bass guys.
Cb Coop
a year agoKayak practice lake. Only used a couple of times but close to home. Simple two dock boat ramp setup. Connected to one of Orland park's bigger parks.
wendel ellis
a year agoBeautiful, small lake abutting a large recreational park.