Battered and fried over a campfire, roasted whole on sticks, baked in hobo packets on hot coals—no matter how it’s fixed, freshly caught fish can be the highlight of a meal enjoyed after a day of successful fishing, that is, if the catch is properly cared for before cooking.
Lakes in Illinois
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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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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. |
Galena Lake is located in western Illinois. This is a picturesque lake famous amongst visitors in the summer time. Popular activities on this lake are boating and fishing. |
Horseshoe Lake is located in Horseshoe Lake State Park in Madison County, Illinois. Bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie fishing is popular at the lake, as is boating and waterfowl hunting. It has hunting blinds and three boat ramps as well as a handicapped accessible fishing pier. The park has campsites, playgrounds, hiking trails and picnic shelters. As the former home of Indian mound builders, the lake is also of historical interest. |
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