Directions

From Chicago to Waukegan Harbor

Take Interstate 94 to Rt. 120 (Belvidere Road). East on Rt. 120 to Pershing Road (5 Miles). Left on Pershing Rd. to the first stop sign (Madison Street). Right on Madison St. 1 block to the first stop sign (Harbor Place). Waukegan Harbor is in front of you.

From Elgin to Waukegan Harbor

Take Rt. 31 north to Route 173. Right on Route 173 (East) to Sheridan Road (Downtown Zion). Right on Sheridan Road to Grand Avenue (7 Miles). McDonalds is on the corner. Right on Grand Avenue to the stop sign (Pershing Road). Right on Pershing Rd. to the 2nd stop sign (Madison Street). Right on Madison St. 1 block to the first stop sign (Harbor Place). Waukegan Harbor is in front of you.

From Rockford to Waukegan Harbor

Take Route 173 to Downtown Zion (Sheridan Road). Right on Sheridan Road to Grand Ave (7 Miles). McDonalds is on the corner. Right on Grand Ave. to the stop sign (Pershing Road ). Pershing Road to the 2nd stop sign (Madison Street). Right on Madison Street 1 block to the first stop sign (Harbor Place). Waukegan Harbor is in front of you.

From Milwaukee, WI to Waukegan Harbor

Take Interstate 94 / Route 41 south to the Illinois state line. When Interstate 94 / Route 41 splits take the Waukegan cut off ( Route 41 ). Route 41 to Route 120 East (Belvidere Road). East on Route 120 to Pershing Road (5 Miles). Left on Pershing Road to the first stop sign (Madison Street). Right on Madison Street 1 block to the first stop sign (Harbor Place). Waukegan Harbor is in front of you.


News

Weather conditionsDo you have a fishing trip coming up? Click here to find out the local weather conditions at the Waukegan Harbor. How's fishing? Click this section if you'd like to find the Chicago Tribune's weekly fishing report. Read the sections for Lake Michingan(Lake County) and Lake Michingan(Chicago Lakefront) Want to buy a fishing license before your trip? This link will take you to the DNR's website for the state of Illinois. You can purchase your license online or get the information and details for who needs a license. Looking for fishing gear for your trip?If you want to pick up apparel, a new cooler, sun glasses for your trip or rainwear... look no further than Bass Pro Shops! Want to learn more:
Fishopedia Learn about every kind of fish and what it takes to catch them. How to fish, species explorer, and know your habitats First time to Lake County?Find hotels, restaurants, events and things to do while in Lake County. Click here to go the Lake County Visitors bureau. Need directions?Click here to get your last minute directions for turn by turn navigation using Google Maps.