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Chain Guide is your complete resource to the businesses and events of the Chain O’ Lakes & Fox River System in Northern Illinois. Find Waterfront Bars, Lakeside Restaurants, Boat Dealers, Marinas, Fuel, Boat Rentals, Boat Repair and Specialties, Boat Slip Rentals, Resorts, Clubs, Schools, Sandbars, Events and Classifieds.

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The Lake House on Pistakee

Category: Bar Food, Bars, Beer & Wine, Full Bar, Video Gaming, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Drinking, Restaurants, Full Menu, Waterfront Dining, and Waterfront Drinking
By Boat?: Yes
On Lake?: Pistakee Lake

The Lake House on Pistakee the old Cabana’s On The Chain is located in Johnsburg on Pistakee Lake. Serving famous wings, specialty burgers, fish fry, and much more. Friendly, clean, down-home e Read more [...]

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McHenry Brewing Co

Category: Bars
On Lake?: None

The new owner has renamed McHenry Brewing Company out of respect for the history and location of the original Brewery Corner, which was at this corner in McHenry, IL for the original McHenry Brewing Co Read more [...]

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Steitz’s Restaurant & Bar

Category: Bar Food, Bars, Full Bar, Video Gaming, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Drinking, Restaurants, Full Menu, Waterfront Dining, and Waterfront Drinking
By Boat?: Yes
On Lake?: Bluff Lake

John L. Steitz III’s passion for cooking and love for his family’s business was the inspiration for what Steitz’s restaurant has become today. Specializing in homemade German cuisine Read more [...]

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Sandbar Bar & Grill

Category: Bar Food, Bars, Full Bar, Video Gaming, Outdoor Dining, Outdoor Drinking, Carry-Out, Restaurants, Full Menu, Waterfront Dining, and Waterfront Drinking
By Boat?: Yes
On Lake?: Lake Marie

Great food, all homemade fresh to order!

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Chain of Lakes Boat Rental & Tours

Category: Boat & Watercraft Rentals and Boat Tours
On Lake?: Pistakee Lake

Captain Larry Chapel founded Chain of Lakes Boat Rental and Tours in 2005 to give people the joy of a day on the water without worrying about the upkeep of owning a boat. From the moment you cast off t Read more [...]

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Munson Ski & Marine

Category: Boat Maintenance, Boat Repairs, Boat Yards, New Boat Sales - Dealers, Boat Dealers, and Used Boat Sales - Dealers
On Lake?: None

Welcome to Munson Ski & Marine, located in Lakemoor, IL, not far from the Chain of Lakes, Lake Geneva, North Chicago, Waukegan, Chicago, Rockford, and Gurnee. We carry Malibu, Chaparral, For Read more [...]

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D’s Marine Service, Inc.

Category: Boat Maintenance, Boat Repairs, Boat Slip Rentals, Boat Storage, Marinas, and Ships Store
Fuel Available?: Yes
On Lake?: Upper Fox River

We are your full-service marina in the heart of McHenry on the Fox River

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SkipperBud’s – Sequoit Harbor

Category: Boat Launch Ramps, Boat Maintenance, Boat Repairs, Boat Slip Rentals, Boat Storage, Marinas, New Boat Sales - Dealers, Boat Dealers, Ships Store, and Used Boat Sales - Dealers
Fuel Available?: Yes
On Lake?: Lake Marie

Pontoon boats, fishing boats, sport cruisers, run abouts and tow boats Huge indoor showroom featuring boats from 16 – 38 feet We buy used boats for cash! Pre-owned boats on site Professional, kno Read more [...]

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SeaWalls Unlimited

Category: Boat Piers & Seawalls and Boat Shrink Wrapping

Seawalls Unlimited is a division of Captain Rod’s Boat Lift & Pier Services out of McHenry, Illinois. We install and repair retaining walls for shoreline protection. Our services also include tree Read more [...]

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Final Finish Boat Works

Category: Boat Bottom Painting, Boat Detailing, Boat Fiberglass Repair, Boat Gel Coat Repair, Boat Painting, and Boat Shrink Wrapping
Mobile?: Yes

We are fiberglass specialists. From a scratch to a major collision – we have repaired them all! With more than 30 years hands-on experience and 24 years in business Final Finish Boa Read more [...]

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Captain Rods

Category: Boat Lifts, Boat Piers & Seawalls, and Boat Shrink Wrapping
Mobile?: Yes

COMPANY HISTORY Captain Rod’s was born in our home basement in McHenry, Illinois 15 years ago. From the beginning the business has been a family affair (with the added support of our neighbor, like fam Read more [...]

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Fox Lake Welding and Propeller Services

Category: Boat Propeller and Boat Welding

Fox Lake Welding and Propeller Services is family owned and operated by Jim and Jennifer Milligan. Our staff has over 20 years of experience. We have earned the trust of many customers in the ma Read more [...]

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Fox Chain O’Lakes Restaurants, Bars, Marinas & more…

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Restaurants and Bars

The Lake House on Pistakee

McHenry Brewing Co

Steitz’s Restaurant & Bar

Sandbar Bar & Grill

Marinas, Boat Sales, Boat Slips and Boat Rentals

Chain of Lakes Boat Rental & Tours

Munson Ski & Marine

D’s Marine Service, Inc.

SkipperBud’s – Sequoit Harbor

Boat Repair and Boat Specialties

SeaWalls Unlimited

Final Finish Boat Works

Captain Rods

Fox Lake Welding and Propeller Services