Lake Charles (Illinois)

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Lake Charles
Location of Lake Charles in Illinois, USA.
Location of Lake Charles in Illinois, USA.
Lake Charles
LocationVernon Hills, Illinois, U.S.
Coordinates42°15′18″N 087°57′48″W / 42.25500°N 87.96333°W / 42.25500; -87.96333Coordinates: 42°15′18″N 087°57′48″W / 42.25500°N 87.96333°W / 42.25500; -87.96333
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area39.1 acres (15.8 ha)
Average depth3.84 feet (1.17 m)
Max. depth10 feet (3 m)
Shore length11.03 miles (1.67 km)
Surface elevation689 ft (210 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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Lake Charles is a reservoir in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States. It is serviced by Lake Charles Park, managed by the Vernon Hills Park District. Fishing is allowed on the 39.1 acre lake, and a fishing pier allows anglers to cast further into the lake. For those interested in boating, a small canoe launch is available as well. The deepest point in the lake is 10 feet (3 m),[2] and contains bluegill, largemouth bass, and sunfish.

References[]

  1. ^ "2012 Lake Charles Summary Report".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Lake Charles Park". Vernon Hills Park District. Retrieved 2021-02-09.

Lake Charles is located in the center of Gregg's Landing


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