| The Nippersink Creek just
below the Wonder Lake dam. This area is fenced and a "No Trespassing" sign
is clearly posted. The photograph was taken in the fall. |
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| This picture was taken on
a Sunday in November, 1998. Most of the leaves have fallen. The ice soon
formed a thin surface layer. |
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| Ice fishing is a popular
past time on the Nippersink. The area regularly sees individuals trying
their luck. This picture was taken December, 1998. |
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| A couple of real die hard
fisherman. This picture was taken the 1st Sunday after the record 23 inch
snowfall. Did make for a nice setting though. |
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The
east branch of the Nippersink Creek is located in McHenry County and has
a length of 23 miles. It begins at the Wonder Lake Dam, meanders to the
east, and ends at the Chain-O-Lakes in western Lake County. There are a
number of popular fishing hot-spots nearby. The Nippersink Creek is a popular
recreation area of McHenry County and Northern Illinois. It possesses a
natural serenity many naturalists and outdoorsmen enjoy. Canoeing and fishing
are the favorite past times. Hiking is also popular.
