Illinois Boat Launches

• Anderson Lake boat ramp — Boat ramp; during waterfowl season boat fishing (electric motors only) is allowed in a designated area near the ramp
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Argyle Lake public boat launch — Public launch and docks in the northwest arm, with boat and pontoon rentals
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Baldwin Lake two-lane boat ramp — Concrete two-lane ramp with docks and parking; shore access on west and north sides
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Bell's Landing (Shovel Lake) — Concrete boat ramp, 25 vehicle/trailer parking, restrooms
• Johnson Lake boat ramp — Concrete ramp, 50 vehicle/trailer parking, accessible fishing pier
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• County Line Road ramp (south) — Four-lane concrete ramp with parking
• Cemetery Road ramp (north) — Two-lane concrete ramp with 35 parking spaces
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Busse Lake Boating Center — Trailer-friendly launch ramps near the boathouse; rental canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddleboats April to October
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Horseshoe Island Boat Access — USACE Carlyle Lake boat access area (CorpsLakes listing)
• North Fork Boat Access — USACE Carlyle Lake boat access area (CorpsLakes listing)
• Patoka Boat Access — USACE Carlyle Lake boat access area (CorpsLakes listing)
• Tamalco Boat Access — USACE Carlyle Lake boat access area (CorpsLakes listing)
• Wood Duck Boat Access — USACE Carlyle Lake boat access area (CorpsLakes listing)
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• City of Carbondale boat area — Cedar Creek Road off Old Route 51 South
• Boat Dock Road ramp — South of Murphysboro off State Route 127
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Boat ramp 1 — Concrete ramp, Coffeen Lake SFWA
• Boat ramp 2 — Concrete ramp, Coffeen Lake SFWA
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Dawson Lake boat ramp — Boat ramps are available; watercraft need a McLean County registration decal
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Line 6 boat ramp — Boat ramp on the refuge; the area south of it is no-wake
• Shore fishing — Open to fishing by boat and from shore year-round
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Dolan Lake boat ramp — Launching ramp at Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Dutchman Lake gravel boat launch — Gravel launch at the end of Forest Road 400; no restrooms or drinking water
• Shoreline — Bank fishing available
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• East Fork Boat Ramp — Public boat ramp with kayak rentals and handicap access. City of Olney boat sticker required.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Comlara Park boat launches — Two boat launches and one canoe launch. County watercraft registration required.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Forbes State Park boat ramps — Public boat ramps inside the state park. Handicap access available.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Frank Holten boat ramps — Boat fishing allowed with a 10 hp limit. Park closes at 8:30 PM.
• Bank fishing — Bank fishing is allowed at both lakes.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• North Marina ramp — Concrete boat ramp
• South Marina ramp — Concrete boat ramp
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Main ramp — Concrete ramp at the southwest end off Red Ball Trail. Marina with gas nearby.
• East Lake Drive ramp — Concrete ramp on the southeast side off East Lake Drive.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Heidecke Lake boat ramp — Three-lane concrete ramp, 100+ vehicle/trailer parking, handicap accessible, no launch fee; 5010 N. Jugtown Rd, Morris
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Homer Lake boat ramps — Three boat ramps and a canoe and kayak launch. Kayak rentals available. No launch fee.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Boat ramps around the lake — IDNR says launching ramps are located around the lake; nine boat docks are available for rent. Private boats limited to 10 hp motors; trolling motors only Oct 15 to Mar 1.
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Horseshoe Lake State Park main boat ramp — North shore inside the park; IDNR lists two public ramps; 3321 Hwy 111, Granite City
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area lake — IDNR lists fishing and boating on the lake; boat rentals are available. Ramp location not confirmed.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Saline County SFWA boat ramp — One launch ramp and two docks
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Kickapoo SRA lake ramps — 12 launching ramps on nine of the lakes
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Mt. Joy (Main Marina) boat launch — Free public launch owned by IDNR, Marina Rd, Murphysboro
• Kinkaid Lake Villages Marina — 2063 Marina Rd, Murphysboro; (618) 687-4914; fuel dock April 1 - Oct 31
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• LaSalle Lake boat launch — Three-lane concrete ramp, ADA accessible, southwestern corner of lake
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Hubbard Park boat ramp — Take County Road 1750 East to Park View Lane, then east. Boats need a State Boating License and a City of Bloomington boat permit.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Carlton boat ramp — Two-lane concrete ramp
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Waverunner Cove boat ramp — 2234 Waverunner Cove, Salem. Boats 21 feet and under. State watercraft card and city boat license needed for motorboats.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Charleston Spillway Park ramp — 17757 Lake Charleston Loop, Charleston. Public boat ramp.
• Fishing pier — Fishing pier on the lake
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Eagle Bluff Access Point — Boat ramps for the North and South pools while the refuge is open (Feb 1 to Oct 15)
• Liverpool and Havana ramps — Used to reach the river during the Oct 16 to Jan 31 waterfowl closure
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Nelson Park boat ramps — City of Decatur launch; boat registration or day pass from the Lake Patrol office in Nelson Park; fees apply
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake George boat ramp — Public ramp with docks and boat rental docks. No fishing from the docks.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Jacksonville boat ramp — 2197 New Lake Rd, Jacksonville.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Mattoon Marina — 1282 County Road 000 East, Neoga. Boat and trailer stickers are sold here.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Mingo public boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access near Danville
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Pittsfield Lake boat ramp — Boat ramps are available. Call the city at (217) 285-4484 for details.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Sara public boat ramp — 8724 E Marine Rd, Effingham.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Opossum Creek Boat Ramp — USACE ramp, Opossum Creek Recreation Area, west shore; courtesy dock, fish cleaning station
• Lithia Springs Boat Ramp — USACE ramp, Lithia Springs Recreation Area, east shore; courtesy dock, fish cleaning station
• Whitley Creek Boat Ramp — USACE two-lane ramp, northeast shore; courtesy dock, fish cleaning station
• Forrest W. Bo Wood Boat Ramp — USACE two-lane ramp, Forrest W. Bo Wood Recreation Area; courtesy dock, fish cleaning station
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Center Park Harbor — CWLP public launch, wheelchair accessible
• Lindsay Bridge — CWLP public launch and boat licensing station (Saturdays); 217-786-4075
• Spaulding Dam — CWLP public launch, wheelchair accessible
• Lake Springfield Marina — Boat licensing; 217-483-3625
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Storey boat ramp — Public ramp at 149 Lakeland Dr, Galesburg
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Sule boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access near Rochelle
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Taylorville Marina — City-run marina with boating access and bait sales; summer office hours vary, closed Wednesdays
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Vermilion County Park boat ramp — Boat ramp and dock complex with a concession building; park closes at dark except for boating and fishing
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Mack's Lake of Egypt Marina public ramp — $10 launch fee; 12024 Laguna Dr, Marion; (618) 964-1821
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lincoln Trail State Park boat ramp — Launching ramp with trailer parking; boat rentals available
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Little Grassy Lake refuge access — Refuge boat access and bank fishing; the marina and campground are permanently closed and the lake is being drawn down for dam repairs
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Southwest shore boat ramps (2) — City of Litchfield boat sticker required to launch
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lyerla Lake boat launch — Launch next to Reynoldsville Road
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Boss Lake ramp — Boat ramp with an outdoor toilet.
• Osprey Lake ramp — Boat ramp and fishing pier, with an outdoor toilet.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Mazonia-Braidwood access roads — Walk-in and bank fishing at the ponds. Bullhead Lake is open to paddle craft only.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• McCullom Lake public ramp — Public boat ramp at 4904 W Shore Dr, McHenry.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Mermet State Lake ramp — Public boat ramp near Mermet.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Mill Creek Lake ramp — Public boat ramp in Mill Creek Park.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Lake Murphysboro boat ramp — Public boat ramp and water access at 921 Main Park Rd, Murphysboro
• Accessible fishing pier — Fishing pier in the state park
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• South access ramp — Two-lane boat ramp at the south access area
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Otter Lake boat ramps — Boat ramps listed for the lake
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Twin Lakes Park — City park with fishing on the West Lake and a boat dock on the East Lake
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Pierce Lake ramps — Two launching ramps and docks
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• South side boat ramp — Double concrete ramp with 90-car parking lot
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Prairie Lake Day Use Area — Boat ramp with a kayak launch; unlimited horsepower but a no-wake zone across the entire lake
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Boat ramps on the larger lakes — All lakes can be reached on foot
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Raccoon Lake marina and ramp — 820 Country Club Rd, Centralia.
• Fishing dock — Partly ADA accessible.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• North boat launch — Public ramp on the north end
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Rice Lake boat ramp — Boat ramp per IDNR; boat fishing prohibited October 1 - April 1
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Saganashkee Slough boat launch — 10700 S 116th Ave, Willow Springs
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Sahara Lake ramp — Handicap accessible
• Strip cut ramp — On a 15-acre cut east of the lake
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• South shore launch — Public ramp midway along the south shore; rental boats available
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• North ramp — Public ramp on the north side
• South ramp — Public ramp on the south side
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Sanganois SFWA boat ramp — IDNR Places to Fish lists boat ramps available; exact location not confirmed
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• East Ramp — State park boat launch
• West Ramp — State park boat launch
• Strawkus Ramp — State park boat launch
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Schuy-Rush Lake boat ramp — One concrete ramp on the northwest side. A boating permit is sold through the campground host.
• City park and camping area — Small park at the north end of the lake
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Day-use area ramp — Double-lane launch ramp
• Campground ramp — Single-lane ramp
• Boondock Supply concession — Bait, tackle and boat rentals on site
• Upper fishing area — 18 acres, electric trolling motors or rowing only
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Main launch ramp — Southeast side of the lake
• Cartop launch — Northeast side, good for canoes and kayaks
• Fishing piers and bank areas — Several piers and shore spots
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Silver Lake boat launch — For canoes, kayaks and other non-gas craft. Open March 1 to Nov 30. Forest preserve boating permit required.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Tower Road boat launch — Accessible ramp at Lagoon 3 for non-gas-powered boats
• Shoreline — Bank fishing around the lagoons
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Boat launch ramp — Reached from County Road No. 28; vehicle traffic is limited to the launch area
• More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• North lake concrete ramp — One concrete ramp
• North lake gravel ramp — One gravel ramp
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• South lake ramp — One concrete boat ramp. Boats can be rented near the ramp.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Tampier Lake Boating Center — Trailered launch for canoes, kayaks, rowboats and boats with electric trolling motors. Boat rentals and bait on site. Phone 708-830-5194.
• Tampier Lake West — Fishing access off South Will Cook Road, south of 131st Street.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Concrete boat ramps — Five concrete ramps serve the strip pit lakes, plus gravel ramps and parking areas.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Boat launches — Two single-lane launches with floating docks and fixed piers.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Washington County State Recreation Area — Public lake access at 18500 Conservation Drive, Nashville. Phone 618-327-3137.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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• Boat ramps — Three launch ramps north of the main entrance at 123rd Street and Avenue O.
• Shoreline — About six miles of shoreline open to bank fishing.
• More public access — See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and fees

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