Lake Vermilion (Illinois)

Lake Vermilion is a 1,000 acres (400 ha) 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 (0.80 km) wide. The nearest city is Danville, in eastern Illinois.[2]

Lake Vermilion
Kennekuk Marshes, a wetlands area at the northern end of Lake Vermilion
Location of Lake Vermilion in Illinois, USA.
Location of Lake Vermilion in Illinois, USA.
Lake Vermilion
Location of Lake Vermilion in Illinois, USA.
Location of Lake Vermilion in Illinois, USA.
Lake Vermilion
LocationVermilion County, Illinois
Coordinates40°09′22″N 87°39′08″W / 40.15611°N 87.65222°W / 40.15611; -87.65222
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsVermilion River
Primary outflowsVermilion River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length3 mi (4.8 km)
Max. width0.5 mi (0.80 km)
Surface area1,000 acres (400 ha)
Surface elevation581 ft (177 m) [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.[3]

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.

Fishing

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Lake Vermilion contains the following species:

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Vermilion (Illinois)
  2. ^ Illinois Atlas and Gazetteer. Freeport, Maine: DeLorme Mapping. 1991. ISBN 0-89933-213-7.
  3. ^ "Lake Vermilion County Park", Vermilion County Conservation District (no date), accessed June 29, 2007.[1]
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