Lake Size: 1,750 acres (710 ha) Shoreline Length (Miles): 30 mi (48 km) Deepest Depth: 40 ft (12 m) Latitude: 37.6399 Longitude: -89.2797 Counties: Jackson County
Fishing
Miscellaneous Info
In addition to water supply purposes, Cedar Lake is managed for bass and crappie fishing. It was described in 2007 as receiving "moderate to heavy" fishing pressure from the recreationally active people of southern Illinois anad southeast Missouri.
Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre (7.0 km²) reservoir in southern Illinois, created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River. The lake is located in Jackson County, southwest of Carbondale, Illinois. The lake is accessible from U.S. Highway 51. The lake was constructed for the purpose of supplying tap water to the residents of Carbondale. In addition, the lake serves fishing, swimming, and active recreation purposes.
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