Lakes in Illinois
When you think "Illinois", you probably think "Chicago", the
Windy City - home of the Chicago Bears, the Sears Tower and the
world's largest public library. But Illinois has more to offer
than urban excitement. It's also home to a remarkable number of
beautiful lakes.
Lake Michigan, the third largest Great Lake and the sixth
largest freshwater lake on earth, abuts two Illinois counties,
Lake and Cook. And there are a number of large, notable lakes
within the state as well, including Lake Shelbyville, Lake
Springfield and the Carlyle Reservoir.
Of course, all Illinois lakes aren't as grand. Small lakes
with fair to good water quality, such as Devil's Kitchen Lake
and the eleven lakes of Fox Chain O'Lakes, also enrich the
landscape, much to the delight of outdoor lovers, particularly
lake enthusiasts.
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Featured lakes in Illinois
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Argyle Lake
Argyle Lake is located wholly within the Argyle Lake State Park. This lake is located in western Illinois in McDonough County. The popular activities on this lake are boating and fishing. There are also numerous camping sites located in the park.
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Fox Lake
Located about 60 miles outside Chicago, Illinois, Fox Lake is part of the Chain O' Lakes, the largest concentration of lakes in the state. It's connected to seven other lakes by the Fox River and borders Chain O' Lakes State Park, which offers myriad opportunities for lake enthusiasts, including camping, fishing, boating and waterskiing.
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Heidecke Lake
Heidecke Lake is an excellent spot for pole-and-line fishermen. Located southeast of Morris, Illinois, in the Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, it regularly produces trophy-size bass. Although there are no fees for fishing, an Illinois license is required. Anglers are limited to two poles each. Swimming and skiing are prohibited. The only boats allowed are those used for waterfowl hunting and fishing.
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