Water Type: Lakes

Body of Water 120

BigFish66 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Lake Sara
A beautiful northern style lake with 27 miles of wooded shoreline containing residential lots. Waterskiing, fishing, swimming, motor boating, and camping are all available at the lake. Lake Sara is located approximately 3 miles northwest of Effingham off Route 32.
Shoreline Miles: 27
Acres: 800
Maximum Depth: 40
HP Limit: None
Speed Limit: 40 MPH
Bass Creel Limit: 5 Fish 14" Limit
State: Illinois
Country: United States

Body of Water 119

BigFish66 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:57:00 GMT

Lake Clinton
Six miles east of Clinton is 4,900-acre Clinton Lake State Recreational Area on a vast, 15,000-acre preserve maintained by the state. The lake boasts 130 miles of shoreline, a beautiful 1,000-foot swimming beach, 300+ campsites, boat and canoe launch points, a marina, and numerous hiking trails and picnic sites.

Anglers cast for hybrid striped bass, frequently exceeding 10 lbs. in weight. Water skiing is another warm weather sport; in winter, Clinton Lake offers ice-skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Hikers can follow two trails – 3.5 and 12 miles long – as well as a third, 10-mile trail also open to cross country skiers and horseback riders.
Shoreline Miles: 130
Acres: 4,900
Maximum Depth: 35
HP Limit: None
Speed Limit: None
Bass Creel Limit: 3 Fish 16" Limit
State: Illinois
Country: United States

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BigFish66 — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 07:32:00 GMT

Lake Shelbyville
One of Central Illinois' largest outdoor recreation areas, this 11,000 acre lake has fantastic boating, fishing, camping, swimming, and golfing. Home to several state parks and recreation areas.
Shoreline Miles: 200
Acres: 11,000
Maximum Depth: 50
HP Limit: None
Speed Limit: None
Bass Creel Limit: 5 Fish 14" Limit
State: Illinois
Country: United States