The property is very well kept and even the roadway is. There are never disturbances, I live on the…read moreroad and have never been disturbed and on top of it, this property is very peaceful. The owner is very kind and always checks up on us, whether it's to see what fish we caught or if we need anything at all. I come here multiple times a week because it is so worth it to me. Castle Park attracts so many friendly people and I met a lot of others with a similar love for the outdoors at this property. It is also kid friendly. Whether I come to go for a walk, fish, or even have a picnic, this is the place to go!

Best fishing ever! Nine stocked ponds to choose from. Just the beautiful scenery is worth the cost…read moreof entrance. Go fishing anywhere for free and catch nothing or pay $25.00 here and catch so many fish you won't believe it. You can't keep them, but the fun is catching them anyway.

What an amazing place! How did I not ever know about this? It is free for entrance otherwise it's a…read morefive dollar visitor fee. If you wish to go to the main beach, that's an additional $12 if you are not a resident of Crystal Lake. The grounds are immaculate, very well maintained, and the bathrooms are clean. There are two lakes, multiple pavilions that you can rent ahead of time. Lots of picnic tables for you to sit down. Near the bar and grill while you can't go in the water, you can take your drink and sit on one of the cheers on the beach. You can watch people practice on their WaveRunner. Swing on the swings at the bar and listen to great music. I did not have any food here. I did have an amazing Mojito. The bartender was a young man looking to join the Barrington police force. Polite, kind and also had great customer service skills. The reason why I didn't give it five stars is that there are absolutely no markings anywhere as to what trail you are on, how long of a trail it is, and where there may be porta potties. There aren't any maps or QR codes and it was a bit confusing as I came upon several wise and the trail to decide which way to go as I had limited time there. Given the fact that everything is so nicely taken care of I don't know how they can't have at least some markings on the trails that they have there. One of the workers sent me direction and it literally just took me to a pavilion. They have kayaks, canoes, paddle boats and SUP boards. They also offer lessons for SUP depending on the day. Lots of people fishing. Amazing Place! Please add signage for the trails! The pop and water machine near the beach entrance did not work. Hopefully those are checked daily to repair.

First time here, and came with our 3 year old. Boy oh boy did we have fun!…read more Beach was beautiful. Very clean, everyone there was respectful and our son had fun playing with some other kids. Water... cold. Expected. Lol. But nothing you wouldn't get used too. Typical "pool / beach" food is available. Not the cheapest... so be ready, lol. But all is okay. Haha. There is feet washing stations and a really nice playground! We had an absolute blast and will absolutely be back!!!

Keith and Tom are fantastic! We spoke with Tom to arrange our booking, and he was very kind,…read morepatient, and helpful. Keith was our guide on our venture and we really enjoyed our time with him. He was very professional and knowledgeable, providing some cool anecdotes and fun facts as he took us from spot to spot. Keith did everything he could to ensure we had fun, and he was successful. We had an awesome time, and will definitely be repeat customers! They take care of everything, and are very patient. It had been a while since I'd been fishing, and Keith was great at helping me remember how to fish competently - without making me feel dumb or ignorant. Can't recommend them enough!

I went fishing Saturday with my 3 kids. I spent time talking with Tom to schedule everything and…read morewent fishing with Keith. Both are incredibly nice, know the area and lake extremely well and are really good guys. My kids are 14, 11 and 9 and they had an absolute blast. We caught about 60 fish duringthe 5 hour fishing trip. I couldn't recommend them enough to anyone who wants to spend part of the day fishing. Overall great experience. Thanks again!

MY FAVORITE PLACE!! Great place for families and or…read morecouples! Great photo spot too! Can't say enough about it.

I love this park! Nice trails and plenty of parking. There's hilly trails, prairie trails, and…read moretrails by the river and pond.

July 21, 2025 it will be 29 years since I 1st met my wife. That bar, snack bar and sandy Beach were…read moreso awesome. Now only giant homes are in it's place. Makes me sad still.

If you happen to be studying a map of Waukesha County's gorgeous lake region, and your eyes settle…read moreon what clearly looks like a tooth shaped lake near the intersection of Highways K and C, you have found Moose Lake. It's 83 acres of beautiful scenery, crystal clear water fed from an underground spring, so yesterday's water temperature was 80°. The depth varies from just 4 feet to 60 feet. There is always a slight breeze in the air, which is great for keeping away the mosquitoes. I visited for two days and saw boating, swimming, fishing, and paddle board activity. Fishing here might net you a Panfish, Largemouth Bass or a Northern Pike. Most of the lakefront properties include private docks, but there is a public access dock as well. Just gorgeous!

A great place to but fresh fish and smoked fish Special gourmet cheeses and spreads. The smoked…read moretrout spread is amazing.

Reviewing fishing for trout in their stock pond. DO IT! Take your kids, take your parents, take…read moreyour neighbors for an afternoon of catching your food. Yes, they'll clean and ice it for the trip home! Rushing Waters is in the brook trout business, raising them for restaurants, stores, and consumers. Some of the more hospitable and helpful people in the service industry that I can recall in recent years. They furnish you with a pole, bait, and bucket for your catch, the pond is a short walk down from the parking lot. No fishing license is required! We took in 8 over the span of a couple of hours, had half of them merely cleaned, and half fileted, as I wanted to try different cooking methods when I got home. Did the whole fish over charcoal, the filets on the flattop griddle. Both preparations were excellent. We will definitely return. Fun day! Open seven days, and year-round, I believe. Also, a small market of related items like prepared fish, spreads and seasonings. About 30 minutes north of Lake Geneva, WI, two hours from Chicago.

I returned here after visiting about 30 years ago, and was very impressed with the trails. You can…read morespend many days here and still not see all the areas the park offers. We parked at the Oak Opening area and hiked down to Lake Defiance, taking the Lake Defiance Trail. We stopped at the Nature Center to see some displays and chat with the ranger, and then continued our hike. Seeing the moraines, the leftover hills and ridges from the retreating Wisconsin Glacier, 10's of thousands of years ago, was a geologic trip through time. This is a great local state park that does not have an entrance fee! (None of our state parks have entrance fees to the best of my knowledge!) This is a place I can't wait to get back to explore, right in the backyard of the Chicago 'burbs!

Very pleasant to go to. Very close to home if I just want to go somewhere with no noise. Lots of…read moretrails and just driving through it is very nice. Sometimes you can't just drive somewhere super far to sight see but thankfully this State park is here. Also it is free which is very nice.

Great time out with the family came for a picnic did a little fishing and my three-year-old ran…read morearound had so much fun on the beach

We went for a walk this morning and loved the trail. The water was very clear with just the right…read moreamount of activity,

We were told guide ide would take care of fishing licenses. WI DNR showed up and told us we were…read morein violation. IDE was hiding during that. Fun times until then.

Terrible experience! Overpriced and didnt catch anything until he called a friend to help him…read morefigure it out. Smoked the whole time and made me sick. Alot better charters for a lot less out there.