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Carlyle Lake - Dam West Tailwater
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Carlyle Lake is Illinois' largest man-made lake at over 26,000 acres, and the tailwater below the dam on the Kaskaskia River is a premier destination for white bass, hybrid striped bass, and walleye. The tailwater area concentrates fish below the spillway, especially during spring spawning runs when white bass stack up in massive numbers. Bank access is available along the Kaskaskia River below the dam.
Dam East Spillway (day Use)
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Dam West Campground
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Dam West Spillway
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Dam West Day Use
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Dam East Rec. Area (day Use)
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Dam East - McNair Campground
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Boulder Campground
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Coles Creek Day Use
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Boulder Day Use
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.
Coles Creek Campground
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near IL.