Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm
475 Trout Farm Road
Tackle Box Bait Shop (630) 759-2381
Stocking of the Ponds
Trout are stocked April and October. Catfish are stocked May through September. Revenue generated from Hidden Lakes permit fees goes directly to stocking the wide variety of fish in the lakes.
Fishing Permits
A Hidden Lakes permit is needed to fish at Hidden Lakes. All adults age 16 and older are required to have a Hidden Lakes permit. Permits are valid from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. Revenue generated from permit fees goes directly to stocking a variety of fish into the lakes. The State of Illinois no longer requires state licenses to fish at Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm.
Permits may be purchased at:
Hidden Lakes Tackle Bait Shop
475 Trout Farm Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
419 Trout Farm Road
Annerino Community Center
201 Recreation Drive
Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex
200 S. Lindsey Lane
Deatherage Drdak Center
230 E. Briarcliff Rd
| Hidden Lakes Permit |
$45 |
| w/Resident ID Annual Permit |
$30 |
| 1-Day Permit |
$10 |
| 1-Day w/Resident ID Permit |
$8 |