
Waukegan Harbor & Marina
Waukegan Harbor & Marina is a marina in Waukegan, IL. Amenities include a full-service fuel pier with free pump-outs, newly constructed launch ramps, and 24-hour security.
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What boaters are saying
- MMichel Esseh· a year ago
It is indeed a beautiful place to enjoy the waters and to see the beauty of God's creation. Fishing in this Lake is the most exciting beautiful experience. The captain of the Fishing boats are well skilled and know when and where in the Lake one can find the fishes and or course the big ones.
- SSnajper 21· 3 years ago
Great place for a walk and summer ice cream for those who don't own a boat but enjoy beautiful lake views. There is a nearby beach that you need to pay to get in. We enjoy evening walks on the pier for years. Fishermen can try their luck as well. Looks like they started food truck's and music on weekend nights but don't know much about it so please do your research.
- AAnthony Lanzi· a year ago
Great views and seems to be great fishing to be had here! Several dead fish, a large quantity of garbage in the water, and graffiti kind of mar what would otherwise be an idyllic spot to see the lake!
- AAllen· 5 years ago
Very clean, relaxing, and overall a very pleasant experience. It was my first time here, so I wasn't sure what kind of experience i would have since I don't fish or sail, but it's a great area for walking around and talking. Really good ice cream available, and there's another small restaurant with outdoor seating, selling typical American fare. Didn't really have a taste for it, but if I ever come back, I would give it a try. The lighthouse was a bit of a let down, but that probably has a lot to do with my unrealistic expectations. Either way, I highly recommend coming here for a calm and relaxing experience
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Typical flow by month
1977 to 2026
The water at Waukegan Harbor & Marina typically runs highest in March, at a median 383 cfs, and lowest in October, at 59 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 3,810 cfs, in 2004.
| Month | Typical (cfs) | Usual range (cfs) | Relative level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 121 | 71 to 211 | |
| February | 130 | 69 to 328 | |
| March | 383 | 227 to 618 | |
| April | 363 | 202 to 725 | |
| May | 229 | 123 to 427 | |
| June | 143 | 79 to 329 | |
| July | 82 | 51 to 198 | |
| August | 68 | 46 to 112 | |
| September | 60 | 43 to 128 | |
| October | 59 | 43 to 132 | |
| November | 97 | 64 to 214 | |
| December | 137 | 72 to 282 |
Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 50 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Des Plaines River near Gurnee, IL (site 05528000). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.
Current conditions
Waves
3.1 ft @ 4s
Wind
10 kt
Gusts 21 kt
Air
58°F
Streamflow
1,040 cfs
Much above normal (95th)
Water level
6.98 ft
Rain chance
7%
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