$261,200
$71,089
34,702
Craig Johnson
Wedged in the southeast corner of I-90 and I-290, the 3,558-acre Ned Brown Preserve—more popularly known as Busse Woods —has so much land and water to explore and so many family-friendly activities to enjoy that a quick stop can easily turn into a full-day excursion. From fishing and picnics to model-airplane flying and elk spotting, there is something for everyone. The 460-acre lake, extensive bike path and large picnic groves help this preserve draw well over a million visitors each year—making it one of the best-used natural areas in Illinois
Busse Lake is a very popular body of water for anglers of all levels. It receives a fair amount of fishing pressure from weekend anglers and too often from anglers who do not obey fishing regulations – which, coupled with poor water clarity, cause Busse Lake to often be overlooked as a quality fishery. This is unfortunate because Busse Lake is probably one of the best lakes in the entire region to catch a variety of species of game fish in good size.