Lake Vermilion (Illinois)
Lake Vermilion | |
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![]() ![]() Lake Vermilion | |
Location | Vermilion County, Illinois |
Coordinates | 40°09′22″N 87°39′08″W / 40.15611°N 87.65222°WCoordinates: 40°09′22″N 87°39′08″W / 40.15611°N 87.65222°W |
Type | reservoir |
Primary inflows | Vermilion River |
Primary outflows | Vermilion River |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.8 km) |
Surface area | 1,000 acres (400 ha) |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Kennekuk_Marshes%2C_Lake_Vermilion%2C_Illinois.png/250px-Kennekuk_Marshes%2C_Lake_Vermilion%2C_Illinois.png)
Kennekuk Marshes, a wetlands area at the northern end of Lake Vermilion.
Lake Vermilion is a 1,000-acre (4.0 km2) reservoir located in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built for water supply, fishing, and recreation purposes. The lake is 3 miles (4.8 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide. The nearest city is Danville, in eastern Illinois.[1]
Lake Vermilion is managed by the Vermilion County Conservation District (VCCD) for bass, catfish, and crappie. The nearest interstate highway exit is Exit 215 on Interstate 74, near Danville.[2]
The lake is owned by Aqua Illinois, a subsidiary of Aqua America. The rules of the lake allow unlimited-horsepower marine boating, jetskiing, and waterskiing. Boat decals are required.
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Lake Vermilion contains the following species:
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Categories:
- Reservoirs in Illinois
- Protected areas of Vermilion County, Illinois
- Bodies of water of Vermilion County, Illinois