5 miles southwest of Carbondale Carbondale IL 62901
The largest of the three refuge lakes, this 6,965-acre body of water has two marinas, 125 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 25 feet. Species include largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, carp and white bass.
Rt. 13 East of Carbondale Carbondale IL 62901
This 810-acre lake is part of the Crab Orchard Refuge and is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. It has a maximum depth of 90 feet and a 24-mile shoreline. It also provides largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads and carp.
South on Giant City Rd East on Grassy Rd Makanda IL 62958
Located on a northwest finger of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Johnson Creek Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor activities. Here you will find something for everyone in the family, from camping and picnicing to hiking along the lake, biking the scenic roads and horseback riding.
Right off of IL-151 N On Johnson Creek Rd Murphysboro IL 62966
This is one of the few lakes in Southern Illinois to successfully stock muskie. It’s 2,750 acres wind around the northwestern hills of Shawnee National Forest. It has 92 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 80 feet. Other fish species include largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, hannel catfish, bullheads, carp, walleye, white bass and suckers.
West of Murphysboro on Rt. 149 Right on Marina Rd Murphysboro IL 62966
Come visit our beautiful marina. We are home of Moody Muskie’s Boat Bar & Grill, a fabulous all american grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner! We offer a full service boat center, boat rentals and a charming campground!
2063 Marina Road Murphysboro IL 62966
This 144-acre lake in Jackson County has 7.5 miles of shoreline and a maximum doth of 40 feet. It provides largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, carp, white bass, and suckers.
West on Rt. 149 Murphysboro IL 62966
1,000 acres of water filled wit black and white crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, carp, white bass and walleye. The Little Grassy Fish Hatchery is a great place to learn more about raising the stock for nearby lakes.
788 Hidden Bay Lane Makanda IL 62958