Powerton Lake
State Fish & Wildlife Area
Tazewell County, Illinois
Latitude/Longitude
40.538005, -89.703395 |
Powerton Rd (E Manito Rd)
Pekin, IL 61554 |
Official Website
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Pages/PowertonLake.aspx
https://huntillinois.org/sites/powerton-lake-sfwa/
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Pages/PowertonLake.aspx
https://huntillinois.org/sites/powerton-lake-sfwa/
Activities:
Water (fish, minimum boat size required) Other (hunt*, wildlife viewing) *Be aware, be safe. ALL visitors should see below. Season/Hours: Closed to access during waterfowl hunting season Winter 8 AM - 4 PM Summer (May 1 - September 30) 6 AM - 8 PM Dog Friendly: yes Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/FactSheets/Documents/PowertonLakeHunterMap.pdf On Site: unknown Parking: large parking lot Amenities: no Restrooms: yes Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: lake view & access General Description: 1,426-acre cooling reservoir (referred to as Powerton Lake), owned by Commonwealth Edison OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4031191 https://www.peoriaaudubon.org/lbs_powerton.htm https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin/nature-outdoor-recreation/powerton-lake-state-fish-wildlife-area/ http://www.lakebrowser.com/illinois/powerton_lake.asp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbeNom6-kGc Managed by:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Site Superintendent Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area 7982 South Park Road, Manito, IL 61546 309-968-7135 |
*Prior to visiting, ALL prospective visitors should check hunting information on the IL DNR website
https://huntillinois.org/ .
Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots. Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.
https://huntillinois.org/ .
Some sites may have signs indicating “Hunting in Progress” in place at the parking lots. Some will have NO indication of hunting.
Be AWARE ~ Be SAFE.